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approx.

American  

abbreviation

  1. approximate.

  2. approximately.


approx. British  

abbreviation

  1. approximate(ly)

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Approx 50 firefighters in Mudeford Lane this evening dealing with a significant fire in a church.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022

“Saw flash, heard clap here in Broadlands. Approx 7 sec gap so w/in 3 miles,” tweeted @agbast.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2021

Height gain 326m Approx climb time 20mins There are two ways to start this climb and I've chosen the one that's raced in hill climbs: Woodplumpton Road, which heads south from the A646.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012

Height gain 304m Approx climb time 36 mins Deep in the beautiful Cotswolds, this little road has been used for numerous National Hill Climb championships.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012

In the 6-18 years old age bracket, skateboarding is the third most popular sport in the nation Approx.

From Time Magazine Archive