approximately
adverb
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
“lasted approximately an hour”
“in just about a minute”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Approximately meaning
What does “approximately” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“approximately” is an adverb with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.