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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.
: in an approximate manner. an event in ancient history that can only be approximately dated. used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. Approximately [=around, about] 2,000 people attended the rally. arrived at approximately 11:30 in the morning.
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.
Approximately definition: about; roughly; more or less. See examples of APPROXIMATELY used 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.
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. adverb. OPAL W. /əˈprɒksɪmətli/. /əˈprɑːksɪmətli/. used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct. The journey took approximately seven hours. The two buildings were approximately equal in size.
Approximate definition: near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard.. See examples of APPROXIMATE used in a sentence.
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.
adj. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate: The approximate time was 10 o'clock. v. to approach closely to; to come close (to): [ ~ + object] He approximated the ideal of a perfect leader. [ ~ + to + object] His notions didn't approximate to reality. [ ~ + object (+ at + object)] to estimate: She approximated the distance at a mile.
