Approximately

/əˈprɒksɪmətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

The project will take approximately three weeks to complete.

Close to a particular value or amount, but not completely accurate.

There are approximately 200 students enrolled in the class.

An estimation indicating a lack of precision.

The temperature is approximately 30 degrees Celsius today.

Roughly or nearly, especially in terms of quantity, time, or degree.

She runs approximately five miles every morning.

From Latin 'approximare', meaning 'to come near to'.

approximately the same:

Almost identical in degree or quantity.

approximately equal:

Close enough in value for practical purposes.

approximately 50%:

Roughly half of the total amount.

About or around (used informally).

I'll be there in, like, approximately 10 minutes.

Sort of or kind of (casual usage).

It's approximately cool outside, you know?