roughly
rough
ˈrəf
rēf
ly
li
li
British pronunciation
/ɹˈʌfli/

Definition & Meaning of "roughly"in English

roughly
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The project will take roughly two months to complete.
There were roughly fifty people at the event.
02

with less attention to detail, indicating a casual approach

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The construction worker cut the wood roughly, knowing the pieces would be refined later.
The chef chopped the vegetables roughly for a rustic and informal presentation.
03

in a manner that is violent

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The players were tackled roughly during the game, leading to several injuries.
He handled the fragile items roughly, resulting in multiple breakages.
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