Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Used to indicate that something is almost, but not exactly, accurate or exact.
Approximately
/ə'prɔksɪmətlɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She walked approximately 5 miles each day.The project will take approximately six months to complete.His speech lasted approximately ten minutes longer than planned.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin prefix ad- meaning to and prope meaning near, indicating something nearby or not exactly precise.
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