approximately

/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gần đúng nhưng không chính xác về số lượng hoặc lượng

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Adverb

Examples

approximately 60 beats per minute

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “approximately” mean?

Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

Is “approximately” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.