approximately

[uh-prok-suh-mit-lee]

adverb

1. about; roughly; more or less.

   It’s approximately 25 miles from here to El Paso.

   Add approximately 2 cups of milk or water.

approximately

/ əˈprɒksɪmɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. close to; around; roughly or in the region of

Word History and Origins

Origin of approximately¹

First recorded in 1845–50; approximate ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

The latest list of potential cuts stretches across approximately 190 Democratic and 136 Republican congressional districts, according to a Times analysis.

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The slow-moving ride shuttles guests on “doom buggies,” which are seats that travel approximately one mile an hour.

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The refinery produces approximately one-fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in Southern California.

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The historic refinery, which opened in 1911, produces approximately one-fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in Southern California.

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It said the last of its boats, the Marinette, was illegally intercepted at 10:29 local time on Friday, approximately 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza in international waters.

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Related Words

• almost 
• generally 
• relatively 
• roughly