approximately
adverb B1
Plain meaning
about; not exactly, but close to the real number
Exam-register meaning
used to report estimated figures when exact measurement is not necessary or available
In context
naturalThe drive takes approximately two hours.
examApproximately 42% of respondents said that online learning improved their access to education.
Common collocations
approximately equal toapproximately halfapproximately 10 percent
Watch out
Do not use “approximately about” together; one is enough.
Word family
approximate (adjective/verb)approximately (adverb)approximation (noun)