Definitions

approximately

[uh-prok-suh-mit-lee] / əˈprɒk sə mɪt li /

ADVERB

nearly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost generally relatively roughly

STRONG

about around

WEAK

ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about loosely more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of very close

Antonyms

WEAK

accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely

Example Sentences

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At 38 euros per share in cash, the offer is worth approximately 1.98 billion euros overall.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The lower view came as Chewy issued an underwhelming outlook for the current quarter, guiding for adjusted earnings of approximately 36 cents a share on sales of $3.3 billion to $3.33 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If you delay claiming beyond FRA, your benefit would increase by approximately 8% per year until age 70.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The team estimates the program would cost approximately $34 million over a 25 year period.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Each adult chicken will drink approximately 2 cups of water per day.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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