Meaning of the word approximately in English

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approximately

US /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/

UK /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

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

Example:

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The journey will take approximately three hours.

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There are approximately 20,000 people living in this town.

Synonym:

roughly about around nearly close to

Related Word:

approximate