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roughly

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌfli]

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Learn how to use roughly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “approximation”

(adverb) when you want to say something is not exact, but it's close enough. If you say a number is roughly a certain amount, you mean it's about that amount but not exactly right.

Example

There are roughly twenty students in the classroom today.

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There aren't roughly fifty cars in the parking lot, there are more like ten.

Example

How roughly accurate is your estimate of the time we need?

Context: “description”

(adverb) to describe something that is not smooth or even. If you say something is roughly made, it means it isn't finished neatly or perfectly.

Example

The table was roughly carved, giving it a unique look.

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The sculpture doesn't look roughly done; it's actually very smooth and polished.

Example

Does this piece of furniture look roughly made or well crafted?

How to pronounce roughly

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌfli]

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