more or less

1. Approximately, as in The truck will hold nine yards of dirt, more or less . This usage was first recorded in 1589.

2. Basically, essentially, as in We more or less agree on the substance of the letter . This usage was first recorded about 1225.

Example Sentences

“You know, you can buy the same things everywhere, more or less, and your branding needs to be very focused and to kind of stand for something.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Marines and National Guard had left, and things had more or less gone back to normal.

From Salon

"This is more or less the worst case scenario for me because I have had to sit home and watch the whole season go by."

From BBC

The two games USC has played this season were more or less Rorschach tests.

From Los Angeles Times

For one weekend, L.A. will more or less become Manchester with palm trees.

From Los Angeles Times