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adverb
- 1. used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly: "a journey of approximately two hours"
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APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
APPROXIMATELY meaning: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
Approximately definition: about; roughly; more or less. See examples of APPROXIMATELY used in a sentence.
1. To come close to; be nearly the same as: This meat substitute approximates the real thing. 2. To bring near. 3. To bring together, as cut edges of tissue. v.intr. To come near or close, as in degree, nature, or quality.
Approximately is close to a particular time, measurement, or number — but it's not exact. If you plan to meet a friend at approximately 2:00, it will be okay if you are a bit early or late.
Approximately means close to, around, or roughly. The conservatory measures approximately 4m x 5m.
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adjective. near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o'clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. verb (used with object) , ap·prox·i·mat·ed, ap·prox·i·mat·ing. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal.
approximately. adverb. /əˈprɑksəmətli/ used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct The trip takes approximately seven hours. The two buildings were approximately equal in size. Want to learn more?
