roughly

adverb B2

Meaning

"Roughly" is used to indicate an approximation or an estimate, suggesting that the information is not exact but close enough to be useful.
💡 A common mistake is using "roughly" in contexts where precision is required; it is meant for approximations only.

Example Sentences

How many people attended the event roughly last night ?
It will take roughly two hours to finish the project .
The project will take roughly three months to complete .
The project will take roughly three weeks to complete .

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