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.Examples of approximately in a Sentence
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
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Semi-Final Exit: A team reaching the Semi-Finals could accumulate approximately $49.675 million, considering victories in all prior stages.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
According to the United Nations, refrigeration accounts for approximately 17 percent of global electricity usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The late and questionable foul that led to Ojeda’s goal was followed by Muriel’s free kick from approximately 35 yards out that was misplayed by Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy in front of 21,722 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
—Tribune Wire Services, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
This watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
According to the United Nations, refrigeration accounts for approximately 17 percent of global electricity usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The late and questionable foul that led to Ojeda’s goal was followed by Muriel’s free kick from approximately 35 yards out that was misplayed by Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy in front of 21,722 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
—Tribune Wire Services, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
This watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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