APPROXIMATELY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

approximately

adverb

ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē

Definition of approximately

as in roughly

close to but not exactly it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas

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Recent Examples of approximately The rocket reached an orbit approximately 280 miles (450 kilometers) high at an inclination of 60 degrees to the equator, quite close to preflight predictions. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 The width of Fleetwood’s Highbury Stadium is 71 yards, meaning Murray’s throw was in the air for approximately 36 yards, five short of Delap’s average but still 14 yards over what data site Opta class as a long throw. — George Edwards, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The company estimates that the factory will achieve full production status approximately three years after construction starts. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 The painting is estimated to be worth approximately $130,000. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approximately

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Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Tandy Leather relocated its flagship store to the district in December 2025, followed by a breakfast spot, Top of the Morning, and Irish pub, Henry McCarty’s, which opened their doors roughly a month later.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

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Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Miller said the job posting will go up in early August, stay open for about a month, and then in September, the city will start screening candidates.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

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Rewilding is taking place; around 200,000 Indigenous seedlings have been planted by lodge botanists to encourage native birds and eliminate invasive species.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

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