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adverb
- 1. used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly: "a journey of approximately two hours"
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APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately $1,000. Synonyms. about. around (APPROXIMATELY) roughly. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. approximately He makes approximately $60,000 a year. about The job will take about three months.
Approximately definition: about; roughly; more or less. See examples of APPROXIMATELY used in a sentence.
near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o'clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. verb (used with object) , ap·prox·i·mat·ed, ap·prox·i·mat·ing. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal. to estimate:
Definition of 'approximately' Word Frequency. approximately in British English. (əˈprɒksɪmɪtlɪ ) adverb. close to; around; roughly or in the region of. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'approximately' in a sentence. approximately.
1. To come close to; be nearly the same as: This meat substitute approximates the real thing. 2. To bring near. 3. To bring together, as cut edges of tissue. v.intr. To come near or close, as in degree, nature, or quality.
Approximately is close to a particular time, measurement, or number — but it's not exact. If you plan to meet a friend at approximately 2:00, it will be okay if you are a bit early or late.
Definition of approximately adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: The college has approximately 700 students. Fewer examples. There will be approximately a hundred and twenty guests. I estimated fairly approximately the costs involved. The cost will be approximately four thousand pounds. It's approximately in the same direction.
