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approximately
adverb
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
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əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li
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adverb
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
“Lasted approximately an hour”
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Lasted approximately an hour
In just about a minute
He's about 30 years old
I've had about all I can stand
We meet about once a month
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