1
: in a rough manner: such as
a
: with harshness or violence
treated the prisoner roughly
b
: in crude fashion : imperfectly
roughly dressed lumber
2
: without completeness or exactness : approximately
roughly 20 percent
Synonyms
Examples of roughly in a Sentence
Roughly translated, it means “hurry up!”.
The new product is modeled roughly on an earlier design.
He threw the package roughly in the truck.
The guard told us roughly that we had to stand back.
Recent Examples on the Web
His nearly $3 million includes a $1 million boost from Richard Uihlein, the founder of Uline and a conservative megadonor.
Chambers, however, outspent his opponents, spending roughly $6.7 million.
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Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Their joint filing seeks to cap the companies' liability at roughly $43.6 million.
—Eric Tucker, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
For roughly the drama’s first half, the goal seems to be to push back on the idea that some kids are simply monsters.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Hail that is about one inch in diameter, or roughly the size of a quarter or larger, is considered severe with the potential for damage.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Revenues from that tax would have paid for the county’s share of a new $1 billion-plus downtown baseball park – about $350 million – and roughly the same amount to pay for the county’s share of an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
While roughly 50 or so cruise ships now serve this market, the ultra-luxe segment is still the tip of the spear.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Their joint filing seeks to cap the companies’ liability at roughly $43.6 million.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
An anonymous tip, a student walking 'funny' At roughly 12:35 p.m., a school office assistant received an anonymous tip from a caller of an armed student on the Bostrom campus, according to court records.
—Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Their joint filing seeks to cap the companies' liability at roughly $43.6 million.
—Eric Tucker, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
For roughly the drama’s first half, the goal seems to be to push back on the idea that some kids are simply monsters.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Hail that is about one inch in diameter, or roughly the size of a quarter or larger, is considered severe with the potential for damage.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Revenues from that tax would have paid for the county’s share of a new $1 billion-plus downtown baseball park – about $350 million – and roughly the same amount to pay for the county’s share of an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
While roughly 50 or so cruise ships now serve this market, the ultra-luxe segment is still the tip of the spear.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Their joint filing seeks to cap the companies’ liability at roughly $43.6 million.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
An anonymous tip, a student walking 'funny' At roughly 12:35 p.m., a school office assistant received an anonymous tip from a caller of an armed student on the Bostrom campus, according to court records.
—Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roughly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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