Approximate (adjective)

1. Nearly correct or accurate, but not completely so.
2. Roughly or estimated to be close to the true amount, size, or degree.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "approximare", the word "approximate" means to bring near or to come close to.

Examples:

1. The approximate cost of the project was estimated to be $100,000.
2. The approximate time for completion of the project was estimated to be one year.
3. The approximate distance between the two cities was estimated to be 100 miles.
4. The approximate number of people in attendance at the event was estimated to be 500.
5. The approximate weight of the package was estimated to be 10 pounds.