Approximately: meaning, definitions and examples

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approximately

[ əˈprɒksɪmətli ]

^{Context #1}

in estimation

Used to show that a number, amount, time, etc., is not exact but is fairly close.

Synonyms

about, almost, around, roughly

Examples of usage

He arrived at approximately 8 o'clock.
The project will take approximately two weeks to complete.

^{Context #2}

in approximation

Used to indicate an estimated figure or value that is close to the actual one.

Synonyms

close to, near, nearly, roughly

Examples of usage

The population of the city is approximately 1 million.
The cost is approximately $50.

Translations

Translations of the word "approximately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximadamente

🇮🇳 लगभग

🇩🇪 ungefähr

🇮🇩 kira-kira

🇺🇦 приблизно

🇵🇱 około

🇯🇵 約

🇫🇷 environ

🇪🇸 aproximadamente

🇹🇷 yaklaşık

🇰🇷 대략

🇸🇦 تقريباً

🇨🇿 přibližně

🇸🇰 približne

🇨🇳 大约

🇸🇮 približno

🇮🇸 um það bil

🇰🇿 шамамен

🇬🇪 დაახლოებით

🇦🇿 təxminən

🇲🇽 aproximadamente

Word origin

The word 'approximately' originated from the combination of the prefix 'approxim-' meaning near or close to, and the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb. It has been in use since the mid-17th century to express the idea of being close in quantity, degree, value, etc., without being exact. Over time, 'approximately' has become a commonly used adverb in English language to convey rough estimations or close proximity to a particular value or time.