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!
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The journey takes approximately two hours.
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There were approximately 50 people at the party.
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The temperature outside is approximately 25 degrees Celsius.
approximately Synonyms and Antonyms
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.'
