원인이나 관계가 가장 직접적인 또는 직전의 상태.
Closest in relationship or sequence, especially regarding the immediate cause of an event.
예문:
"The proximate cause of the accident was a sudden mechanical failure, not the driver's fatigue."
"Legal experts debated whether the proximate responsibility lay with the manufacturer."
공간적으로 아주 인접해 있거나 시간적으로 임박한.
Situated very near in space or occurring very close in time.
예문:
"The witness was standing in a proximate location to the bank entrance during the robbery."
"We must prepare for the proximate challenges of the upcoming winter season."
정확한 수치는 아니나 그에 아주 가까운 또는 근사한.
Nearly accurate or correct; estimated rather than exact.
예문:
"The researcher provided a proximate calculation of the total population growth."
"Her behavior showed a proximate resemblance to that of a professional athlete."
간단한 분석을 통해 결정된 물질의 직접적인 성분과 관련된.
Relating to the immediate chemical components or constituents of a substance as determined by simple analysis.
예문:
"The laboratory conducted a proximate analysis of the coal samples to determine moisture content."
"Proximate constituents of the plant extract were identified using basic filtration methods."