roughly
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.
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Common Phrases
roughly speaking
roughly equivalent
roughly estimated
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