approximately
adverb
ap·prox·i·mate·ly
ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē 
: in an approximate manner
an event in ancient history that can only be approximately dated
—used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximationApproximately [=around, about] 2,000 people attended the rally.
arrived at approximately 11:30 in the morning
During a lifetime, a person will take approximately 500 million breaths.—
Arthur S. Slutsky, M.D., et al.
Arthur S. Slutsky, M.D., et al.Examples of approximately in a Sentence
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
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The approximately 1-mile East Market Streetscape extends from Brook Street to Baxter Avenue.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Consensus forecasts suggest earnings of approximately $0.96 per share, a decline from $1.63 in the same quarter last year, while revenue is expected to reach around $1.1 billion, representing nearly a 19% decrease year-over-year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
What To Know The Kansas City Fire Department responded to the collapse at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time on Sunday.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Adults should consume approximately three servings of milk (or other low-fat dairy products) daily.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Consensus forecasts suggest earnings of approximately $0.96 per share, a decline from $1.63 in the same quarter last year, while revenue is expected to reach around $1.1 billion, representing nearly a 19% decrease year-over-year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
What To Know The Kansas City Fire Department responded to the collapse at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time on Sunday.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Adults should consume approximately three servings of milk (or other low-fat dairy products) daily.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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