approximate figure

Frequency: 8.21.8 per million words

a number that is not exact but is close to the real one

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  • Can you give me an approximate figure for the total cost?
  • The research team provided an approximate figure for the project cost.
  • The report stated an approximate figure of 10,000 attendees.
  • We can only give you an approximate figure at this stage of planning.
  • For now, an approximate figure is all we need for the initial budget.
  • The accountant calculated an approximate figure for the annual budget.
  • The contractor provided an approximate figure for the renovation project.
  • Please provide an approximate figure for the number of attendees.
  • Historians can only work with an approximate figure for the city's ancient population.
  • The consultant quoted an approximate figure of $50,000 for the renovation.
  • We are still working with approximate figures until the final data comes in.
  • Based on initial estimates, the approximate figure is around 2,000 units.
  • The survey gives an approximate figure of the market size.
  • The insurance adjuster gave us an approximate figure for the damage assessment.
  • He was reluctant to give more than an approximate figure without seeing the plans.
  • Without detailed analysis, we can only offer an approximate figure.
  • Based on early sales, we can project an approximate figure for the year-end revenue.
  • The contractor's approximate figure was higher than our initial budget.
  • Even a rough approximate figure would be better than nothing at this stage.
  • The survey results showed an approximate figure of 75% satisfaction rate.