Dictionary Entry
approximately
adverbFind the meaning of the word approximately, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.
close to a given number or amount, but not exact
Example Sentence
The race lasted approximately three hours before the winner crossed the line.
Usage Note
Use 'approximately' when you need to show a quantity is not exact but is within a small margin of error, such as in measurements, time, or statistics.