approximately

[əˈprɒksɪmətli]

approximately Definition

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

Using approximately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approximately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The journey takes approximately two hours.

  • Example

    There were approximately 50 people at the party.

  • Example

    The temperature outside is approximately 25 degrees Celsius.

approximately Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for approximately

Origins of approximately

from Latin 'proximus', meaning 'nearest'

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Summary: approximately in Brief

The adverb 'approximately' [əˈprɒksɪmətli] is used to indicate that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact. It is often used to mean 'roughly' or 'about.' Examples of its use include 'The journey takes approximately two hours' and 'There were approximately 50 people at the party.'

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