roughly
Britishadverb
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without being exact or fully authenticated; approximately
roughly half the candidates were successful
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in a clumsy, coarse, or violent manner
his captors did not treat him roughly
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in a crude or primitive manner
a slab of roughly hewn stone
Example Sentences
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Its stock has roughly doubled since Jan. 1.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The president reiterated his commitment to decentralizing the economy and granting greater autonomy to state-owned enterprises, which account for roughly 80 percent of economic activity.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
If you wait until you are 65, your monthly payment should increase by about 26%, for a compound annual growth rate of roughly 8%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
It is estimated to generate roughly $65 billion in direct health care costs each year.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
With a cry of frustration, she shoved one of her full-to-bursting clothes racks roughly against the wall, but Clara was unmoved.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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