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approx.

approx.

3.1
People use it to say a number or time is close to but not exact
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translation icon : aproximadamente
  • There were approx. 200 people at the concert last night.

Examples

  • The meeting will start at approx. 10 AM.

  • The journey takes approx. two hours depending on traffic.

  • The train will arrive at approx. 8:30 a.m., so please be on time.

  • Please arrive approx. ten minutes early.

  • The road will be closed for approx. six weeks during the construction.

  • The movie runs for approx. two hours and fifteen minutes, so plan accordingly.

  • We received approx. a hundred applications for the job opening.

Synonyms

about
vsapprox.
∞ 1.0

Not exact but near a number, amount, or time

is the shortened notation used especially in writing and labels
nearly
vsapprox.
∞ 1.0

Almost but not completely

is the compact written mark commonly used in numbers and notes
just about
vsapprox.
915 2.7

Almost right, but not exactly

is the short written form used when space is limited
virtually
vsapprox.
578 3.6

Almost complete but not fully finished

is the brief written abbreviation often used with numbers
approximately
vsapprox.
524 3.2

Near the exact number or amount

is the abbreviated written form of the same term
around
vsapprox.
379 1.0

About an amount or number, not exact

is the brief written form commonly used beside figures
roughly
vsapprox.
373 1.6

About a number or amount that is not exact

is the short written sign used to show not precise values
more or less
vsapprox.
301 2.1

About a number or idea, not exact but close enough

is the compact written abbreviation used to mark inexact figures

How Exact

exactly
∞ 1.0
nearly
∞ 1.0
approx.
3.1
about
∞ 1.0
roughly
373 1.6

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Approx. is a short form of approximately, which comes from Latin words meaning 'near' or 'close'. So approx. shows that a number, time, or amount is 'about' or not exact.