Synonym: law of proximity, propinquity. Similar words: approximately, limit, limited, to the limit, limitation, amity, similarity, probity. Meaning: [prɑk'sɪmətɪ /prɒ-] 
n. 1. the property of being close together 2. the region close around a person or thing 3. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit.
n. 1. the property of being close together 2. the region close around a person or thing 3. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit. 
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(121) Upon reaching the destination point the operation is reversed and the stored energy signatures are reconfigured into matter in proximity to the phase prism.
(122) At this point, it's expected that the 3.0 spec will include faster speeds, reportedly transferring files at 480 megabits per second in close proximity and 100 megabits per second at 10 meters.
(123) Sytem test of proximity fuse is an indispensable means for fuse design and fuse checking.
(124) Principles of the operation of the autodyne used in Doppler radio proximity fuzes are analyzed with the autodyne as an LC oscillator.
(125) PLC is as the core of hardware system, and it comprises stepper motor, proximity switch, photoelectric switch, hot resistance, electromagnetic valve et al.
(126) Aqaba is in close proximity to the ancient city of Petra, recently designated as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
(127) Working in close proximity to other cells, they must be good citizens in the cell community.
(128) The connecting line is a line joining the end portion of the circumscribing line and the end portion of the partial arc or partial line positioned at the most proximity.
(129) Other industrial countries are also vulnerable, but North America faces greater danger because of its proximity to the north magnetic pole.
(130) The sum is in close proximity to the amount of revenue.
(131) So even as they mutter racist slogans, members of Siberia's Lumpenproletariat benefit from proximity to the dragon.
(132) That close proximity to its star keeps it gravitationally locked in place just as the moon is to the Earth[sentencedict.com/proximity.html], meaning the same side of COROT-7b always faces the star.
(133) This phenomenon of extreme proximity, known as 'maximal perigee, ' only occurs once every 18 years.
(134) Flat Panel Monitor is any type of display that is comprised of two sheets of glass in close proximity to one another, where addressing is by rows and columns.
(135) Reed switch; Proximity sensor; Float Sensor; E-bike Brake Switch; Reed Relay; Flow Switch; Tilt Sensor Switch; Vibration Sensor Switch; Centrifugal Force Sensor Switch.
(136) Alan Blinder of Princeton observes that some jobs are simply more outsourceable than others because they don’t require physical proximity or person-specific skills.
(137) The proximity of the southeast tendril of oil to the Loop Current indicates that oil is increasingly likely to become entrained.
(138) The proximity of Marine aviation assets at MCAS Futenma has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to areas that need it most.
(139) The "Air Tree", a decagonal steel building in close proximity to the "Bamboo House", topped with solar panels, can provide self-sufficient energy.
(140) Louisville also scored points because of its closeness to Rocky Mountain National Park, which is less than an hour away,[sentencedict.com] its many hiking trails and its proximity to ski resorts.
(141) Marriages in proximity of blood are forbidden by the law.
(142) The structure deformation of old metro station and ground settlement in proximity by vehicle contact load is analyzed during the deep excavation of nearby new transfer metro station.
(143) And the proximity of a gravity well meant Patterson was backed into a corner. It would be a slaughter.
(144) The air - to - air missile equipped with laser - proximity fuze can perform an all - aspect attack upon the target.
(145) The device produces pulse signals by a proximity switch and count by the processor, corresponding relay operation output and analog quantity output are done according to real requirements.
(146) Because of its proximity , the bookstore became very well known to the three brothers.
(147) Newton has also shown—and this is for us the main thing—that the attractive force of the sun is strong in his close proximity, but that it diminishes as the distance from him increases.
(148) Device placement in proximity to the great vessels makes stability of the prosthesis in the disc space paramount to patient safety.
(149) Even the slate grey stone ground is dry and cracked despite being in close proximity to the river Styx.
(150) Third, learners'psychological proximity differentiates in accordance with the frequency of target word of learning.
More similar words: approximately, limit, limited, to the limit, limitation, amity, similarity, probity, propensity, probability, productivity, maximum, toxic, noxious, obnoxious, timing, simile, commit, submit, permit, admit, smite, similar, summit, diminish, minimize, smitten, admit to, eliminate, similarly.