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.Synonyms
Examples of approximately in a Sentence
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
Recent Examples on the Web
The shooting took place at approximately 11 p.m. when the Massilon Police Department were notified of a shooting inside a Regal Cinemas movie theater in Massilon, Ohio -- some 50 miles south of Cleveland.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 11 May 2024
Harry toured approximately six wards, witnessing rows of young men recovering from various injuries, including gunshot wounds, ambushes by Boko Haram and limb loss due to blasts.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The Company had operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 of approximately $0.4 million and $44,000, respectively.
—Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
In the April 2023 election, when a state Supreme Court seat was on the ballot, approximately 25% voted early.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The approximately 50-count party pack comes in crispy or spicy and with dipping sauces on the side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
Up until last month, the U.S. had approximately 100 military personnel operating in Chad.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 10 May 2024
In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 1.4 million children and 700,000 adults are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 11 May 2024
Harry toured approximately six wards, witnessing rows of young men recovering from various injuries, including gunshot wounds, ambushes by Boko Haram and limb loss due to blasts.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The Company had operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 of approximately $0.4 million and $44,000, respectively.
—Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
In the April 2023 election, when a state Supreme Court seat was on the ballot, approximately 25% voted early.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The approximately 50-count party pack comes in crispy or spicy and with dipping sauces on the side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
Up until last month, the U.S. had approximately 100 military personnel operating in Chad.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 10 May 2024
In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 1.4 million children and 700,000 adults are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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