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approx.

American  

abbreviation

  1. approximate.

  2. approximately.


approx. British  

abbreviation

  1. approximate(ly)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 147m Approx climb time 14 mins This is a beautifully rugged road hidden in the wild heart of the Brecon Beacons.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012

Height gain 206m Approx climb time 27mins I don't usually head for anything where the map contours are too compact, but one day I did just that and stumbled upon a beauty of a road.

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

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