PLUS OR MINUS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

plus or minus

adverb

Definition of plus or minus

as in approximately

close to but not exactly I have plus or minus five dollars in change

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Recent Examples of plus or minus Here, purchaser simply put money in, and got money back, plus or minus their investment return, and less fees and expenses. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 For the third quarter, the company guided for revenue of $2 billion, plus or minus $150 million. — Kathryn Hardison, WSJ, 26 Jan. 2023 The poll of 1,000 Americans was conducted from September 2 to September 16, and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. — Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 With only about 340 individuals — plus or minus seven — remaining, according to a report released in the fall by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium, the whales are VIP visitors to the region's waters. — Heather McCarron, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for plus or minus

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Adverb

Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
From July 2025 to now, this number fell to approximately 5% of export sales, or about 1,000 cases.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of approximately

Adverb

Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of about

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The campaign features three colorful and pink-hued drinks inspired by the vibrant hair colors and Snapchat filters that defined the era which ran from roughly 2014 through 2016.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of roughly

Adverb

Last year, the charity Oxfam noted that G7 countries, which collectively account for around 75% of all official development assistance, were set to slash their aid spending by 28% in 2026 compared to 2024 levels.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The relaxed V-neck tank top has a pretty scalloped trim, while the stretchy shorts give you plenty of room to move around.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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