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English to English adverb
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(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct |  | Example: 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
some forty people came
weighs around a hundred pounds
roughly $3,000
holds 3 gallons, more or less
20 or so people were at the party
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. | | source: webster1913
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