roughly-calculated
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/ˈrʌf.li ˈkæl.kjəˌleɪ.tɪd/
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/ˈrʌf.li ˈkæl.kjʊˌleɪ.tɪd/
approximate estimation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roughly-calculated' originates from the combination of 'roughly' and 'calculated', where 'roughly' means 'approximately' and 'calculated' means 'determined mathematically'.
Historical Evolution
'Roughly-calculated' combines the adverb 'roughly' with the past participle 'calculated', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'calculated in a rough manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
estimated or computed in a way that is not precise or exact.
The budget was roughly-calculated, leaving room for adjustments.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 20:10
