26984 words

approximately

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time:

Examples:

The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately £1,000.
2
close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time:

Examples:

In December, the company reduced its workforce by approximately 5%.
It will take approximately two weeks to collect the data.

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