(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
e.g. lasted approximately an hour
e.g. in just about a minute
e.g. he's about 30 years old
e.g. I've had about all I can stand
e.g. we meet about once a month
e.g. some forty people came
e.g. weighs around a hundred pounds
e.g. roughly $3,000
e.g. holds 3 gallons, more or less
e.g. 20 or so people were at the party
Synonym: approximately about close to just about some roughly more or less around