Pronunciation: /əˈprɑksɪmətli/
adverb approximately is an adverb that is used to indicate an estimated or rough amount or number.
A1 I have approximately ten apples in my basket.
A2 The journey will take approximately two hours by car.
B1 The project is due to be completed in approximately three weeks.
B2 The population of the city is approximately 1 million.
C1 The budget for the event is approximately $100,000.
C2 The temperature is expected to reach approximately 30 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
preposition It can also act as a preposition when used to show an estimated position or direction.
A1 The store is approximately five minutes away.
A2 She earns approximately $500 a week.
B1 The project will take approximately two months to complete.
B2 The population of the city is approximately 1 million.
C1 The temperature is expected to reach approximately 30 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
C2 The company's revenue is approximately $1 billion per year.
formal The project is expected to be completed in approximately six months.
informal I'll be there in approximately 10 minutes.
slang I've been waiting for approximately forever.
figurative Her patience was wearing thin, she was approximately ready to explode.
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