100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "approximately"

Definition

As an adverb, "approximately" means roughly, about, or nearly, indicating that a figure or description is not exact but close to the actual value. It is often used in contexts where precision is not essential or where exact measurements are difficult to obtain.

Synonyms

• About
• Around
• Nearly
• Roughly
• Close to
• More or less
• In the neighborhood of

Antonyms

• Exactly
• Precisely
• Accurately
• Definitely
• Unambiguously

Examples

1. The meeting will start at approximately 10 AM.
2. There are approximately 30 students in the class.
3. The project will take approximately three weeks to complete.
4. We traveled approximately 200 miles to reach our destination.
5. The temperature is approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. He earns approximately $50,000 a year.
7. The event will last for approximately two hours.
8. There are approximately five apples left in the basket.
9. The recipe calls for approximately a cup of sugar.
10. The train is running approximately 15 minutes late.
11. Approximately half of the participants completed the survey.
12. The book has approximately 300 pages.
13. The construction will cost approximately $1 million.
14. It takes approximately 30 minutes to cook the meal.
15. The car can go from 0 to 60 mph in approximately six seconds.
16. She has approximately 10 years of experience in her field.
17. The flight duration is approximately five hours.
18. We need approximately 10 volunteers for the event.
19. The height of the tree is approximately 20 feet.
20. The store is open for approximately 12 hours a day.
21. The distance between the two cities is approximately 50 miles.
22. Approximately 60% of the population voted in the election.
23. The cost of living has increased by approximately 3% this year.
24. The seminar will cover approximately 10 different topics.
25. The battery life is approximately 24 hours.
26. There are approximately 7 billion people on Earth.
27. The recipe yields approximately four servings.
28. The average salary in this field is approximately $70,000.
29. The construction will take approximately six months.
30. He arrived at approximately 9:30 PM.
31. The survey was completed by approximately 500 individuals.
32. The movie is approximately two hours long.
33. The lecture will be approximately one hour in length.
34. The lake is approximately 15 miles long.
35. The package weighs approximately 10 pounds.
36. The concert will start in approximately 20 minutes.
37. The average height of the students is approximately 5 feet 6 inches.
38. The meeting room can hold approximately 100 people.
39. The tour will last for approximately three hours.
40. The results will be available in approximately a week.
41. The train travels at a speed of approximately 80 miles per hour.
42. The house is worth approximately $250,000.
43. The class size is approximately 25 students.
44. The car's fuel efficiency is approximately 30 miles per gallon.
45. The book was published approximately five years ago.
46. The hike will take approximately two hours.
47. The festival attracts approximately 10,000 visitors each year.
48. The job requires approximately 40 hours of work per week.
49. The research study involved approximately 200 participants.
50. The distance from the airport is approximately 10 miles.
51. The temperature dropped to approximately freezing overnight.
52. The salary range for this position is approximately $40,000 to $60,000.
53. The population of the city is approximately 1 million.
54. The project deadline is approximately two weeks away.
55. The seminar will cover approximately four key topics.
56. The ticket price is approximately $50.
57. The event will take place in approximately six months.
58. The average lifespan of a pet fish is approximately five years.
59. The package will arrive in approximately three days.
60. The study lasts for approximately 12 weeks.
61. The park is open for approximately 10 hours a day.
62. The cost of the meal was approximately $30.
63. The flight is scheduled to depart at approximately 2 PM.
64. The diameter of the circle is approximately 10 inches.
65. The average age of the group is approximately 30 years.
66. The exam will last for approximately one hour.
67. The mountain is approximately 14,000 feet tall.
68. The job application process takes approximately two weeks.
69. The concert attracted approximately 5,000 attendees.
70. The recipe requires approximately two tablespoons of oil.
71. The average commute time is approximately 30 minutes.
72. The book contains approximately 150 illustrations.
73. The duration of the movie is approximately 90 minutes.
74. The average rainfall in the region is approximately 40 inches per year.
75. The temperature is expected to rise to approximately 80 degrees.
76. The office is open for approximately 8 hours daily.
77. The distance from the hotel to the beach is approximately 1 mile.
78. The average score on the exam was approximately 75%.
79. The lecture will last for approximately 45 minutes.
80. The car can travel approximately 400 miles on a full tank.
81. The organization has approximately 1,500 members.
82. The workshop will be held in approximately one month.
83. The average price of a home in the area is approximately $300,000.
84. The concert is expected to last for approximately three hours.
85. The distance to the nearest gas station is approximately 5 miles.
86. The meeting will take place in approximately 30 minutes.
87. The average weight of a newborn is approximately 7 pounds.
88. The event attracted approximately 2,500 participants.
89. The salary for this role is approximately $55,000 annually.
90. The project timeline is approximately six months long.
91. The book has approximately 250 pages.
92. The marathon race is approximately 26 miles long.
93. The flight will take approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
94. The average temperature in July is approximately 90 degrees.
95. The course consists of approximately 10 lectures.
96. The average lifespan of a dog is approximately 12 years.
97. The construction will be completed in approximately 18 months.
98. The store is open for approximately 14 hours on weekends.
99. The project budget is approximately $500,000.
100. The average daily calorie intake is approximately 2,000 calories.