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approach
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Approach

A relational database that is part of Lotus SmartSuite. It provides the ability to graphically create Windows applications using industry standard database formats, such as dBASE and Paradox. It includes macros and the ability to attach programming statements to data, providing a way to automate many kinds of applications. See Lotus SmartSuite.


approach [ə′prōch]
(mechanical engineering)
The difference between the temperature of the water leaving a cooling tower and the wet-bulb temperature of the surrounding air.
(navigation)
In air operations, a maneuver executed by an aircraft in making its transit from high-altitude enroute flight to the point where it begins the landing approach; includes maneuvers (such as flying race-track pattern) required for traffic control.


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As they walked the picturesque fairways that have since been scorched by the likes of Tiger Woods, finessed by Phil Mickelson and played host to countless others, Morgan shared golf tips, joked around and put a wicked draw on an approach shot for an eagle on hole 17.
Finally, the 512-yard 17 for those with the fortitude and form to play the pro tees offers a relatively straight fairway, but spikes the difficulty with a creek to shoot over with the approach shot and a tricky bunker to the left of the green.
The undulating green falls off in the back, encouraging an approach shot that rolls rather than carries to a rear flag.
 
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