approximately

American  

[uh-prok-suh-mit-lee] / əˈprɒk sə mɪt li /

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.

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approximately British  

/ əˈprɒksɪmɪtlɪ /

adverb

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

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Etymology

Origin of approximately

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

Example Sentences

The profit was boosted by a roughly $685 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, partially offset by an approximately $67 million decline in the fair value of its warrants in Root.

From The Wall Street Journal

He estimated that figure would represent approximately 30% of all kids aged 10 to 12 in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Somerset approximately 29 square miles of the Levels and Moors have been flooded.

From BBC

Ersoy said Turkish series have become a "global brand that touches the lives of nearly one billion people across approximately 170 countries, spanning a vast geography from Asia to America, and from Africa to Europe."

From Barron's

He said that if it lost its blackjack customers, it would probably have to lay off as many as 300 of its approximately 1,300 employees.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• almost
• generally
• relatively
• roughly