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Approximately

13 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact. Approximately indicates rough estimates or close approximations rather than precise measurements.

The journey takes approximately two hours by train, depending on traffic and connections.

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Wordle

Contains 'APPROXIMATE' base with multiple vowels; 'LY' adverb ending

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Scrabble

Strong 13-letter word with 'X' worth 8 points and 'Y' for bonus; quantitative term

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