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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Ensured for approximately $6 million, the piece was featured in an exhibition of the artist’s work at the 18th-century castle and family home of Winston Churchill.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
After recently reaching a six-figure all-time high, the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap has now dropped to approximately $80,000, marking a decline of nearly 25% from its January peak.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There are also approximately 32 are in criminal custody who have active detainers — that is, ICE has asked that they be held for up to 48 hours after they're scheduled to be released.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In September 2021, the Washington Post reported that protection for Trump’s four adult children cost taxpayers approximately $1.7 million, citing spending documents.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
After recently reaching a six-figure all-time high, the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap has now dropped to approximately $80,000, marking a decline of nearly 25% from its January peak.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There are also approximately 32 are in criminal custody who have active detainers — that is, ICE has asked that they be held for up to 48 hours after they're scheduled to be released.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In September 2021, the Washington Post reported that protection for Trump’s four adult children cost taxpayers approximately $1.7 million, citing spending documents.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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