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Circa vs Approximately

Both 'circa' and 'approximately' are correct terms used to indicate an estimated time or quantity. 'Circa' is commonly used in historical contexts to denote an approximate date, while 'approximately' is more versatile and can be used in various situations.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1155 views

Circa

This term is commonly used in historical contexts to indicate an approximate date.

Use 'circa' before a specific year or date to indicate that it is approximate or around that time.

Examples:

  • The manuscript was written circa 1500 AD.
  • The painting was created circa the 17th century.
  • The Network has a confidential system for information exchanges between members, a "Circa" intranet managed by the Commission.
  • Circa 5 cm3 of the liquid to be tested is poured into the prepared porcelain cup and it is observed whether the substance ignites within five minutes.
  • Date of birth: Circa 1976.
  • Very Clint Eastwood circa '77.
  • The latest STADIUM client and more information on the use of STATEL/STADIUM shall be downloaded from the Circa website of the agricultural funds.
  • Circa 20 % of the costs of testing are covered by this measure
  • My Parisian audio diary, circa march 1983.
  • Brother Geraghty, circa around March.
  • The codend length is often 49,5 meshes i.e. circa 6 metres although shorter codends (2-4) exists in smaller vessels.
  • This script is coming from circa 3,000 BC.
  • This cord is actually a hanging rope from England... circa 1650.
  • Early Ming dynasty, circa 1400.
  • During the period 2000-2005, EU expenditure on environmental protection reached an annual average of circa 1,7 % of industry value added.
  • The total restructuring aid amount for KH is estimated to circa EUR 46 million.
  • The total aid value for the ship is circa EUR 3.9 million.
  • The aid, totalling circa 48 million euros, was made available in September 2003.
  • In the EU direct state intervention of circa 3.9 trillion Euros was provided.
  • The budget will be of circa EUR 800.000.
  • 6 = Heating element circa 150 W
  • The test must be performed at room temperature (circa 20 oC).

Alternatives:

  • around
  • about
  • approximately
  • roughly
  • near

Approximately

This term is a more general way to express an estimated time or quantity.

Use 'approximately' before a number or quantity to indicate that it is close to the actual amount but not exact.

Examples:

  • The project will take approximately two weeks to complete.
  • There were approximately 100 people in attendance.
  • Approximately five days, until the battery dies.
  • Approximately 50 feet above sea level.
  • Approximately 40 seconds after liftoff, all telemetry data ceased.
  • Approximately since 2000 - professional having a rest.
  • Approximately 80 FBI agents conducted interviews with potential witnesses daily.
  • Approximately 100,000 people watched the launch from Cape Canaveral.
  • Approximately 1,000 imperial mercenaries drowned while looking for a ford.
  • Approximately 3,000 units were completed from 1943 to 1945.
  • Approximately 10% of idiopathic SLE is drug-induced.
  • Approximately 500 million correlation coefficients have been calculated.
  • Approximately 80 percent of global tungsten ore production comes from China.
  • Approximately two miles south and closing.
  • Approximately 5,000 light-years away from Earth.
  • Approximately 200 years ago the house was enlarged.
  • Approximately 2,500 were produced between 1938 and 1945.
  • Approximately 10,000 tons were produced in 2005.
  • Approximately 8,000 students are in attendance.
  • Approximately 10% of the population are immigrants.
  • Approximately 11,500 Quads were built between 1913 and 1919.
  • Approximately three-fourths of Mauritania is desert or semidesert.

Alternatives:

  • about
  • around
  • roughly
  • close to
  • near

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