approx.
4.4
People use it before a noun to show a value is not exact
- adjective
- /əˈprɒks/
:
aprox.
- We need approx. 20 chairs for the event.
Examples
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The distance between the two cities is approx. 200 miles according to the map.
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The meeting will start at approx. 3 p.m., but it might be a few minutes late.
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He gave an approx. number of attendees since the final list was not ready.
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The meeting will start at approx. 3 PM.
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The distance from our house to the park is approx. 5 kilometers.
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We will need approx. 10 minutes to complete the task.
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Her approx. age is around 30 years based on her appearance.
Synonyms
approximate
vsapprox.
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3.9
Nearly correct or exact but not completely
is the shortened written form used before a noun to show inexactness
Surface Forms
approx. positive
Etymology
Approx. is a short form of approximate, which comes from Latin words meaning 'near' or 'close'. So when you see approx. before a noun it tells you the number or time is not exact but only 'near' the real amount.