In the neighbourhood of

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preposition

Approximately, around that number or amount.

The population of this city is in the neighbourhood of 2 million.
Visual representation of "in the neighbourhood of" - Approximately, around that number or amount

Often appears as...

  • prices are in the neighbourhood of
  • cost is in the neighbourhood of
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "in the neighbourhood of"
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Estimation Clue

Indicates the speaker's uncertainty about the exact figure and gives a rough estimate.

Illustration for Estimation Clue
She's written in the neighbourhood of thirty books.
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Numbers Flexibility

Used when the actual number is not available or when precision is not necessary.

Illustration for Numbers Flexibility
In the neighbourhood of 100 guests will attend the wedding.
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Vagueness Intention

Deliberately vague to avoid commitment or overstatement.

Illustration for Vagueness Intention
The company's profit is in the neighbourhood of 5 million dollars.
Visual representation of the word "In the neighbourhood of"

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