Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

approx

Adverb
/əˈprɒks/
Definition
Approx is a shorthand term for approximately, indicating an estimate rather than an exact figure.
Examples
  • The meeting will start at approx 3 PM.
  • There are approx 20 students in the class.
  • I can finish the project in approx two weeks.
Meaning
It is used when giving a rough estimate or approximation of a number, time, or value.
Synonyms
  • About
  • Nearly
  • Roughly
  • Almost