approximately

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to indicate that something is near but not exactly at a particular value, amount, or point.

  - "The temperature is approximately 25 degrees Celsius."
  - "The cost of the car is approximately $20,000."
  - "He is approximately 5'10" tall."

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Antonyms

accurately , definitely , exactly , precisely

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Synonyms

around , near , nearly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with approximately
approximation , explication , station , vacation

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Variants

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approximately

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'approximatus,' meaning 'near,' 'close,' or 'at hand.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'approximately' is often used in everyday language as well as in scientific and technical contexts.

2. The Greek philosopher Archimedes is credited with the first systematic use of approximations in mathematics.

3. The term 'approximately' is not limited to numerical values, but can also be used in other contexts such as time, space, and language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Estimate: An approximation of a value, often based on available information and using certain assumptions.

2. Error: The difference between the approximate value and the exact value. In statistics, the error is often represented by the standard deviation or the margin of error.

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Culture

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Approximately is a common term used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and finance. It is used to express an estimate or an approximation of a value, which is often necessary due to the limitations of measurement or the complexity of the situation.

How to Memorize "approximately"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with approximate values represented by markings that are slightly off from the exact values.
   - Visualize a ruler with approximate measurements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'approximately' with the word 'estimate.'
   - Associate the word 'approximately' with the symbol '≈' used in mathematics to represent an approximation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Approx is close, but not exact.'
   - Use the mnemonic 'Approx equals estimate, give or take a bit.'

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