All 4 Uses
approximate
in
Carrie, by Stephen King
(Edited)
- The stones fell principally on the home of Mrs. Margaret White, damaging the roof extensively and ruining two gutters and a downspout valued at approximately $25.
approximately = about (but not exactly)
- At approximately 1:30 P.M. on September 21, the neighbors on Carlin Street began to hear screams from the White bungalow.
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- Q. Were you on Carlin Street at approximately 12:12, when Carietta White came out of the First Congregational Church on that street?
- Q. —at approximately 2:00 on the morning of May 28th.
Definitions:
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(1)
(approximate) almost, but not exact; or similar
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)