The word approximately means

приблизительно, приближенно, почти, ориентировочно

наречие

- приблизительно, приближённо

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Словосочетания

an Australian who can approximate a strong New York City accent — австралиец, который может очень похоже сымитировать сильный нью-йоркский акцент  
highly approximately — весьма приблизительно  
approximately continuous — аппроксимативно непрерывный  
approximately equal — приближенно равный  
approximately true — приближенно верный  
approximately unbiased — приближенно несмещенный  
calculate approximately — приближённо вычислять  
approximately commercial value — ориентировочная продажная цена; ориентировочная цена рынка  
approximately safe level of impact — ориентировочно безопасный уровень воздействия  
approximately factored scheme — приблизительно факторизованная схема  
approximately linear — приближённо линейный  

Примеры с переводом

How much do think it will cost, approximately?

Как думаете, сколько это приблизительно будет стоить?

Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair?

Не могли бы вы сообщить мне примерную стоимость ремонта?

There are approximately 8,000 species of ants.

Существует около восьми тысяч видов муравьёв.

The journey time to London is approximately four hours.

Дорога до Лондона занимает около четырёх часов.

The plane will be landing in approximately 20 minutes.

Самолёт начнёт приземление примерно через двадцать минут.

This is the approximate location of the ancient city.

Это приблизительное местонахождение древнего города.

The company grosses approximately $80 million a year.

В год компания получает валовую прибыль в размере примерно 80 млн. долл.

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approximate  — приблизительный, приближенный, приближаться, приближать


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There are approximately 125 drama theatres established island-wide.



В стране действуют примерно 125 драматических театров, государственных, полугосударственных, частных и школьных.


Each will hold approximately 104 people.



Каждое из них будет иметь в составе примерно по 10 тысяч человек.


Gulfstream’s worldwide in-service fleet is approximately 2,800.



Парк самолетов Gulfstream, находящихся в эксплуатации по всему миру, составляет приблизительно 2800 единиц.


The route covers approximately 70 kilometers through the French and Italian alps.



5 активных дней на маршруте охватывает приблизительно 70 км по французским, швейцарским и итальянским Альпам.


Wait approximately 30 seconds before continuing.



Подождите примерно 30 секунд прежде, чем Вы приступите к следующему шагу.


They will be updated approximately twice a year.



При этом примерно два раза в год они будут обновляться.


Staff costs at Headquarters total approximately $700,000.



Расходы по персоналу в Центральных учреждениях составляют в общей сложности примерно 700000 долл. США.


This condition affects approximately 250 patients annually, of which approximately 30 are children.


This resulted in approximately 200,000 additional disconnects, which increased the second quarter churn rate by approximately 1.4%.



Это привело к приблизительно 200 тыс. дополнительных отключений, что увеличило отток за второй квартал примерно на 1,4%.


The report showed that approximately 88,000 people of 30 different nationalities, of whom approximately one-third were foreigners, resided in Aruba.



Согласно этому докладу, на Арубе проживает примерно 88000 человек 30 различных национальностей, приблизительно одна треть из которых составляют иностранцы.


The Commission periodically conducts post adjustment surveys in approximately 200 countries/areas, covering approximately 600 duty stations.



Комиссия периодически проводит обследования системы коррективов по месту службы примерно в 200 странах/районах, охватывающие приблизительно 600 мест службы.


It has a linear, double-stranded DNA genome approximately 190 kbp in length, and which encodes for approximately 250 genes.



VACV имеют геном, представленный молекулой линейной двухцепочечной ДНК длиной приблизительно 190 т.п.о, которая кодирует примерно 250 генов.


Zaire’s external debt is estimated to be approximately 6 billion dollars — approximately equivalent to the Zairian capital held abroad.



Внешняя задолженность Заира равна примерно 6 млрд. долл., что приблизительно эквивалентно объему заирского капитала, находящегося за границей.


Initiator is activated at temperature from approximately 100C to approximately 150C with formation of free radicals.



При этом инициатор активируется при температуре от примерно 100ºC до примерно 150ºC с образованием свободных радикалов.


The flight duration will be approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes, and the distance is approximately 8500 Kilometers.



Продолжительность полета составит приблизительно 10 часы и 20 минуты, а расстояние — примерно 8500 Километры.


The work force is approximately 86 million.



Таким образом, общая численность трудовых ресурсов составляет около 86 млн. человек.


It owns approximately 180 companies worldwide.



Компания насчитывает около 180 предприятий, подобного рода, по всему миру.


The centre housed approximately 250 mainly civilian prisoners.



В этом центре находилось около 250 человек, главным образом заключенных из числа гражданских лиц.


Buzzfeed has approximately 1,700 employees worldwide.



В общей сложности штат Buzzfeed насчитывает около 1700 человек по всему миру.


Baxter has approximately 49,700 employees worldwide.



В компании «Бакстер» работает около 49700 человек по всему миру.

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approximately — перевод на русский

/əˈprɒksɪmɪtli/

This whole area is within a radius of approximately three-quarters of a mile.

Этот район в радиусе примерно три четверти мили… Радиус…

Approximately one minute to twelve.

Примерно без минуты полдень.

And according to our plan, the vessel will reach the minefield at approximately a quarter past 5.

И в соответствии с нашим планом, судно достигнет минного поля примерно в 5 с четвертью.

Approximately.

Примерно.

Approximately where you’re standing now.

Примерно там, где вы сейчас стоите.

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Depth of fog approximately 500.

Приблизительно 500.

But on the night of October 25… under approximately the same conditions… I and seven of my assistants reran the crime.

Ќо ночью 25 окт€бр€ при приблизительно таких же услови€х € и семь моих помощников пробовали воспроизвести преступление.

Can you remember approximately?

Я не помню. Вспомни, хотя бы приблизительно.

Number one, approximately 40 years, 175 pounds, black hair, brown eyes.

Первый, приблизительно 40 лет, 175 фунтов, тёмные волосы, карие глаза.

At 35 degrees centigrade… sound travels at approximately… one…

При 35-ти градусах по Цельсию звук распространяется приблизительно…

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I would say approximately 400…

— Верно. Я бы сказал, где-то 400…

Approximately two and a half years.

Сколько времени вы здесь работаете? Ну уже где-то два с половиной года.

This is going to be ready in a week approximately.

Это всё будет готово где-то через неделю.

He’s coming from her bed approximately 25 minutes before we lost vital signs.

Он был у ее кровати где-то за 25 минут до того, как жизненные показатели исчезли.

The lab pulled one readable bit from the call history made approximately 24 hours ago to a landline in Waipahu.

В лаборатории извлекли 1 читаемый бит из истории звонков где-то 24 часа назад на стационарный телефон в Вайпаху.

Показать ещё примеры для «где-то»…

As you can see, Michael’s heart is approximately three times larger than normal size.

Вследствие миопатии и скопления жидкости в лёгких возникло отверстие. Сердце Майкла почти втрое превышает нормальные размеры.

That made approximately 300.000 people. Woa!

Я бы сказал, участвует почти треть из тех, кто здесь сидит.

The ancient Egyptians along with cultures long before them recognized that approximately every 2150 years the sunrise on the morning of the spring equinox would occur at a different sign of the Zodiac.

Когда государство занимает деньги у ФРС, или человек берёт ссуду в банке, займ всегда должен быть выплачен с исходным процентом. Иными словами, почти каждый существующий доллар, в конце концов, должен быть возвращен банку вместе с процентом.

About 95% remain only moderately disabled for approximately 30 years.

Около 95% испытуемых оставались умеренно недееспособными на протяжении почти 30 лет.

That would’ve stretched from here underground to approximately the other side of the street, and then maybe another 20 feet east.

Он мог пробраться отсюда почти на другую сторону улицы, а затем возможно 20 футов на восток.

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The next boat will leave in approximately 10 minutes…

Ближайший рейс — через 10 минут.

Ladies and gentlemen, last shuttle leaving for the dock… leaves in approximately five minutes.

[ Рей ] Дамы и господа, последнее судно… отправляется через пять минут.

The F-14’s should intercept in approximately 15 minutes.

Они перехватят «Боинг» где — то через 15 минут.

We are experiencing heavy call volume. Because your call is very important to us, it will be answered in approximately 27 minutes.

Поскольку ваш звонок очень важен для нас, вам ответят в ближайшие 27 минут.

So, for approximately two minutes, we got no evidence of people leaving or entering the bank. That’s great.

Итак, в течение двух минут нет никаких свидетельств о том, что в банк кто-то входил или выходил.

Показать ещё примеры для «минут»…

I’ve known you as a couple since the beginning of the relationship, which was approximately three hours ago.

Я знаю вас, как пару ещё когда ваши отношения только начинались, что было, если точно три часа назад.

You have approximately three hours, give or take, before you die.

У вас есть максимум три часа, ни больше, ни меньше, потом вы умрете.

Backup will be arriving in approximately one hour.

Подкрепление прибудет в течение часа.

I think the body may have been compressed after death for approximately an hour.

Я думаю, что тело после смерти могли сжимать в течение часа.

Tycho Station pinged the Nathan Hale approximately four hours ago.

Станция «ТАйко» отправила сигнал на «НатАн Хейл» четыре часа назад.

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Andrew it restored that there are approximately 15 years. It comes here to think.

Эндрю восстановил ее 15 лет назад, приходит сюда подумать.

Not without approximately five years of additional training.

Ну, если потренироваться лет пять.

Oh, approximately eight years.

Восемь лет!

— How old is he approximately?

Сколько ему лет?

Graham Cunningham, 65, presented with cirrhosis approximately seven years ago.

Грехем Каннингем, 65 лет, 7 лет назад диагностирован цирроз печени.

Показать ещё примеры для «лет»…

We were approximately 100 metres from the village when five of the savages ambushed us.

— Лишь синяки. Мы были в сотне метров от деревни, когда пятеро дикарей напали на нас.

Bearing is 2-3-2 true, approximately 8,000 yards.

Пеленг — 2-3-2, дистанция — 7 300 метров.

Approximately 30 feet.

Метров под 9.

It appears to be rising… approximately twenty to thirty meters above the tree line.

Кажется, от 20 до 30 метров… выше линии деревьев.

The spot are at regular intervals, approximately 30 meters apart.

Точки расположены равномерно в 30 метрах друг от друга.

Показать ещё примеры для «метров»…

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    approximately

    approximately [əˊprɒksɪmətlɪ]

    adv

    приблизи́тельно, приближённо, почти́

    Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

    [əˈprɔksɪmɪtlɪ]

    approximately около approximately приближенно approximately приблизительно, приближенно, почти; highly approximately весьма приблизительно approximately приблизительно approximately приблизительно, приближенно, почти; highly approximately весьма приблизительно

    English-Russian short dictionary > approximately

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    approximately

    əˈprɔksɪmɪtlɪ нареч. близко, около, почти, приближенно, приблизительно highly approximately ≈ весьма приблизительно Syn: about, around, roughly, almost, nearly

    приблизительно, приближенно

    approximately около ~ приближенно ~ приблизительно, приближенно, почти;
    highly approximately весьма приблизительно ~ приблизительно

    ~ приблизительно, приближенно, почти;
    highly approximately весьма приблизительно

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

    [ə’prɔksɪmɪtlɪ]

    adv

    приблизительно, почти, примерно

    That’s approximately all that he has to do. — Это примерно все, что он должен сделать.

    I approximately know where the museum is. — Я приблизительно знаю, где музей

    English-Russian combinatory dictionary > approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

    adverb

    приблизительно, приближенно, почти; highly approximately весьма приблизительно

    Syn:

    about, around, roughly

    * * *

    (d) порядка; приблизительно; примерно

    * * *

    близко, около, почти, приближенно, приблизительно

    * * *

    [ap’prox·i·mate·ly || -lɪ]
    приближенно, приблизительно, ориентировочно, почти

    * * *

    где-то

    предварительно-приблизительно

    предположительно

    приближенно

    приблизительно

    примерно

    * * *

    близко, около

    Новый англо-русский словарь > approximately

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    approximately

    [ə’prɔksɪmətlɪ]

    нареч.

    приблизительно, близко, около, почти, приближённо

    Syn:

    Англо-русский современный словарь > approximately

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    approximately

    1. приблизительно

    Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > approximately

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    approximately

    [əʹprɒksımıtlı]

    приблизительно, приближённо

    НБАРС > approximately

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    approximately

    приблизительно, приближенно, почти.

    * * *

    нареч.

    приблизительно, приближенно, почти.

    Англо-русский словарь по социологии > approximately

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    Approximately

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > Approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

    [ə`prɔksɪmɪtlɪ]

    близко, около, почти, приближенно, приблизительно

    Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

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    approximately

    приблизительно, приближенно, почти

    Англо-русский словарь по психоаналитике > approximately

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    approximately

    Англо-русский пожарно-технический словарь > approximately

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  • Approximately — Ap*prox i*mate*ly, adv. With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • approximately — index almost, on or about Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • approximately — (adv.) 1742, from APPROXIMATE (Cf. approximate) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) …   Etymology dictionary

  • approximately — *nearly, almost, well nigh Antonyms: precisely, exactly …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • approximately — [adv] nearly about, almost, around, ballpark figure*, bordering on, circa, closely, close to, comparatively, generally, in the ballpark*, in the neighborhood of, in the region of, in the vicinity of, just about, loosely, more or less, most, much …   New thesaurus

  • approximately — 01. The test will take [approximately] two hours. 02. Can you give us an [approximation] of the number of people who were at the concert? 03. The [approximate] number of people we will invite is 100. 04. The accident occurred at [approximately] 3 …   Grammatical examples in English

  • approximately — approximate ap‧prox‧i‧mate [əˈprɒksmt ǁ əˈprɑːk ] adjective an approximate amount or number is not exact, but is more or less correct: • an approximate calculation of the overall cost of the project approximately adverb : • Travelling time from …   Financial and business terms

  • approximately — adv. Approximately is used with these adjectives: ↑constant, ↑equal, ↑equivalent, ↑level, ↑perpendicular, ↑proportional Approximately is used with these verbs: ↑correspond, ↑double, ↑halve …   Collocations dictionary

  • approximately */*/ — UK [əˈprɒksɪmətlɪ] / US [əˈprɑksɪmətlɪ] adverb used for showing that an amount, number, time etc is not exact Approximately 60,000 people filled the stadium. We have approximately 300 copies left …   English dictionary

  • approximately*/ — [əˈprɒksɪmətli] adv used for showing that an amount or number is not exact Syn: roughly Approximately 60, 000 people filled the stadium.[/ex] We have approximately 300 copies left.[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • approximately — adverb imprecise but close to in quantity or amount In every box of matches there are approximately 40 matchsticks. Syn: around, near, nearly, almost, about …   Wiktionary


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We use “approximately” for numbers, for quantity, estimates again. For example, “Approximately, 50 people attended the event,” approximately.

What is approximately used for?

: in an approximate manner an event in ancient history that can only be approximately dated —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation Approximately [=around, about] 2,000 people attended the rally.

What does ∼ mean?

«∼» is one of many symbols, listed in the Wikipedia article on approximation, used to indicate that one number is approximately equal to another. … «∼» is one of many symbols used in logic to indicate negation.

Where do we use the word approximately?

  • Due to a slight technical hitch the concert will be starting approximately half an hour late.
  • In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.
  • One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams.
  • The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles.
  • The earth takes approximately 365 days to go round the sun.

Whats the definition of approximately?

Approximately has its roots in the Latin word proximus, meaning «nearly.» So, approximately means «about» or «close to.» If you tell someone there will be approximately seventy people at a dinner, it means you expect seventy people, though the actual number could be a little more or a little less than seventy.

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How do you use approximately?

If you use “approximately” in an informal situation, it might sound a little strange, a little too polite so please be cautious. We use “approximately” for numbers, for quantity, estimates again. For example, “Approximately, 50 people attended the event,” approximately.

What is the synonyms of approximately?

In this page you can discover 51 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for approximately, like: roughly, almost, just-about, close-to, approximatley, on the edge of, in the neighborhood of, approaching, proximately, pretty nearly and around.

What is approximately 1000 words?

With that in mind, 1,000 typed words is about four pages. The average person types 40 words per minute, so it would take about 30 minutes to finish 1,000 words of writing. If you’re asked to submit a paper with single spacing, you will be writing two-and-a-half pages.

How do you use approximately symbol?

Symbols used to denote items that are approximately equal are wavy or dotted equals signs.

  1. U+2248 ≈ ALMOST EQUAL TO.
  2. U+2249 ≉ NOT ALMOST EQUAL TO.
  3. U+2252 ≒ APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO OR THE IMAGE OF: which is used like «≃» in Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.

What does approximately mean in math?

An approximation is anything that is similar, but not exactly equal, to something else. A number can be approximated by rounding. A calculation can be approximated by rounding the values within it before performing the operations .

HOW IS & called?

The ampersand, also known as the and sign, is the logogram &, representing the conjunction «and». It originated as a ligature of the letters et—Latin for «and».

What is the approximate symbol?

The symbol means approximately equal to.

Does Approximately mean more or less?

about; roughly; more or less: It’s approximately 25 miles from here to El Paso.

What are () called in English?

two dots over the word, and what it is called when a word is “within” ? — I don’t really know what people call this. They are called quotation marks. And in the U.S, the () are called parenthesis, and the [] are called brackets.

What do squiggly equal signs mean?

Approximate equality is a concept used primarily in physics and engineering, and also occasionally in mathematics. Two quantities are approximately equal when they are close enough in value so the difference is inconsequential in practical terms. Approximate equality is symbolized by a squiggly equal sign ( ).

How long is a 750 word essay?

Answer: 750 words is 1.5 pages single-spaced or 3 pages double-spaced. Documents that typically contain 750 words are high school and college essays, short blog posts, and news articles.

How long is a 500 word essay?

Answer: 500 words is 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced. Documents that typically contain 500 words are high school and college essays, short blog posts, and news articles.

Is a 1000 word essay long?

A 1000-word long content or essay is generally not considered long. Writing a 1000-word piece may take you two hours to a couple of days to complete.

What is the short form of approximately?

Approx. is a written abbreviation for approximately.

What is another word for talking about?

Alternate Synonyms for «talk about»:

discourse; discuss; cover; treat; handle; plow; deal; address. talk of; talk; speak; utter; mouth; verbalize; verbalise.

Can you say at approximately?

Around, about, and approximately are all acceptable, but approximately can sound a bit pretentious. Referring to an inexact value in nontechnical writing? About is perhaps the best choice, around being too informal and approximately being a tad too formal.

Approximately is close to a particular time, measurement, or number — but it’s not exact. If you plan to meet a friend at approximately 2:00, it will be okay if you are a bit early or late.

Approximately has its roots in the Latin word proximus, meaning «nearly.» So, approximately means «about» or «close to.» If you tell someone there will be approximately seventy people at a dinner, it means you expect seventy people, though the actual number could be a little more or a little less than seventy.

Definitions of approximately

  1. adverb

    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

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Last Update: Jan 03, 2023

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We use “approximately” for numbers, for quantity, estimates again. For example, “Approximately, 50 people attended the event,” approximately.

What is approximately used for?

: in an approximate manner an event in ancient history that can only be approximately dated —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation Approximately [=around, about] 2,000 people attended the rally.

What does ∼ mean?

«∼» is one of many symbols, listed in the Wikipedia article on approximation, used to indicate that one number is approximately equal to another. … «∼» is one of many symbols used in logic to indicate negation.

Where do we use the word approximately?

  • Due to a slight technical hitch the concert will be starting approximately half an hour late.
  • In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.
  • One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams.
  • The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles.
  • The earth takes approximately 365 days to go round the sun.

Whats the definition of approximately?

Approximately has its roots in the Latin word proximus, meaning «nearly.» So, approximately means «about» or «close to.» If you tell someone there will be approximately seventy people at a dinner, it means you expect seventy people, though the actual number could be a little more or a little less than seventy.

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How do you use approximately?

If you use “approximately” in an informal situation, it might sound a little strange, a little too polite so please be cautious. We use “approximately” for numbers, for quantity, estimates again. For example, “Approximately, 50 people attended the event,” approximately.

What is the synonyms of approximately?

In this page you can discover 51 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for approximately, like: roughly, almost, just-about, close-to, approximatley, on the edge of, in the neighborhood of, approaching, proximately, pretty nearly and around.

What is approximately 1000 words?

With that in mind, 1,000 typed words is about four pages. The average person types 40 words per minute, so it would take about 30 minutes to finish 1,000 words of writing. If you’re asked to submit a paper with single spacing, you will be writing two-and-a-half pages.

How do you use approximately symbol?

Symbols used to denote items that are approximately equal are wavy or dotted equals signs.

  1. U+2248 ≈ ALMOST EQUAL TO.
  2. U+2249 ≉ NOT ALMOST EQUAL TO.
  3. U+2252 ≒ APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO OR THE IMAGE OF: which is used like «≃» in Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.

What does approximately mean in math?

An approximation is anything that is similar, but not exactly equal, to something else. A number can be approximated by rounding. A calculation can be approximated by rounding the values within it before performing the operations .

HOW IS & called?

The ampersand, also known as the and sign, is the logogram &, representing the conjunction «and». It originated as a ligature of the letters et—Latin for «and».

What is the approximate symbol?

The symbol means approximately equal to.

Does Approximately mean more or less?

about; roughly; more or less: It’s approximately 25 miles from here to El Paso.

What are () called in English?

two dots over the word, and what it is called when a word is “within” ? — I don’t really know what people call this. They are called quotation marks. And in the U.S, the () are called parenthesis, and the [] are called brackets.

What do squiggly equal signs mean?

Approximate equality is a concept used primarily in physics and engineering, and also occasionally in mathematics. Two quantities are approximately equal when they are close enough in value so the difference is inconsequential in practical terms. Approximate equality is symbolized by a squiggly equal sign ( ).

How long is a 750 word essay?

Answer: 750 words is 1.5 pages single-spaced or 3 pages double-spaced. Documents that typically contain 750 words are high school and college essays, short blog posts, and news articles.

How long is a 500 word essay?

Answer: 500 words is 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced. Documents that typically contain 500 words are high school and college essays, short blog posts, and news articles.

Is a 1000 word essay long?

A 1000-word long content or essay is generally not considered long. Writing a 1000-word piece may take you two hours to a couple of days to complete.

What is the short form of approximately?

Approx. is a written abbreviation for approximately.

What is another word for talking about?

Alternate Synonyms for «talk about»:

discourse; discuss; cover; treat; handle; plow; deal; address. talk of; talk; speak; utter; mouth; verbalize; verbalise.

Can you say at approximately?

Around, about, and approximately are all acceptable, but approximately can sound a bit pretentious. Referring to an inexact value in nontechnical writing? About is perhaps the best choice, around being too informal and approximately being a tad too formal.

What does this word mean approximately?

Approximately has its roots in the Latin word proximus, meaning “nearly.” So, approximately means “about” or “close to.” If you tell someone there will be approximately seventy people at a dinner, it means you expect seventy people, though the actual number could be a little more or a little less than seventy.

Does Approximately mean more or less?

about; roughly; more or less: It’s approximately 25 miles from here to El Paso.

What approximation means?

1 : the act or process of drawing together. 2 : the quality or state of being close or near an approximation to the truth an approximation of justice. 3 : something that is approximate especially : a mathematical quantity that is close in value to but not the same as a desired quantity.

How can I use approximately?

“Approximately” is an adverb meaning almost, roughly, not completely. It is usually used to modify an adjective. EXAMPLE: “There were approximately twenty people at the meeting.” In this sentence approximately modifies twenty which modifies people.

How do you mention approximately?

Approx is the only accepted abbreviation for approximately and any other word you see or use are likely going to be typos. When you are using numbers, it is also appropriate to use the tilde (~) before the number such as in the example “~4K” to refer to an estimate.

What is approximately in a sentence?

The test will take approximately two hours. Can you give us an approximation of the number of people who were at the concert? The approximate number of people we will invite is 100.

What is an example of approximately?

approximatelyHe makes approximately $60,000 a year. aboutThe job will take about three months. aroundI will be there around four o’clock. roughlyThere were roughly 200 people at the meeting.

What’s another word for approximately?

What is another word for approximately?

about around
roughly almost
nearly circa
close to generally
not far from just about

What does approximately 400 words mean?

Answer: 400 words is 0.8 pages single-spaced or 1.6 pages double-spaced. Documents that typically contain 400 words are high school and college essays, short blog posts, and news articles. A 400 word count will create about 0.8 pages single-spaced or 1.6 pages double-spaced when using normal margins (1″) and 12 pt.

What is approximately 500 words?

What does approximately 500 words mean? It means that the word count is flexible, and you can write slightly more or less than 500 words. But do not exaggerate.

What does it mean approximately 500 words?

A 500-word essay usually means a 500-word essay. Whatever word count your essay is restricted to, it’s only an indication of roughly how long your essay should be. In other words, if you’re asked to write 500 words, your essay could be a little under or a little over; I like so stay within the range of 450–550 words.

What does 100000 words look like?

Typical documents that are 100,000 words or more include full-length novels. A 100,000 word count will create about 200 pages single-spaced or 400 pages double-spaced when using normal margins (1″) and 12 pt. Arial or Times New Roman font.

How do you write 100k?

100,000 (one hundred thousand) is the natural number following 99,999 and preceding 100,001. In scientific notation, it is written as 105….100,000.

← 99999 100000 100001 →
Cardinal one hundred thousand
Ordinal 100000th (one hundred thousandth)
Factorization 25 × 55
Greek numeral

How do you write 100k in US dollars?

$ (Amount in Numeric Form): Put 100000.00 in the box right after the $ sign on the same line. Make sure to include the decimal part 00. DOLLARS (Amount in Words): Write One hundred thousand and 00/100 on the next field as far to the left on that line as possible. Use sentence case.

What is 100000 called?

$100,000 US dollars is called a “brick” or a “honey bun”.

What does 1million mean?

one thousand thousand

How do you say 60000 in English?

60000 in English Words is : sixty thousand.

How do you write 50000 in English?

50,000 (fifty thousand) is the natural number that comes after 49,999 and before 50,001.

How do you write 30000 words in English?

30,000 (thirty thousand) is the natural number that comes after 29,999 and before 30,001.

: in an approximate manner

an event in ancient history that can only be approximately dated


used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation

Approximately [=around, about] 2,000 people attended the rally.arrived at approximately 11:30 in the morningDuring a lifetime, a person will take approximately 500 million breaths.Arthur S. Slutsky, M.D., et al.

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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of approximately was
in 1742

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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.

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