Used to show that a number or amount is close to correct but not exact.
“Processing the application takes approximately two to three weeks.”
“The venue is approximately five kilometers from the downtown train station.”
Diagrams sometimes give approximate figures (e.g., processing time, distance, or cost) rather than exact ones. Notice when a question uses an exact number but the chart says 'approximately', since the answer should still match within a reasonable range, not require precision. This distinction helps you avoid choosing an option that is too rigid.
Synonyms: roughly, about, around