In the region of

preposition phrase

Approximately or about, used to indicate an estimate.

The repairs will cost in the region of $1000.
Visual representation of "in the region of" - Approximately or about, used to indicate an estimate

Often appears as...

  • in the region of $___
  • in the region of £___
preposition phrase

Approximately or about, used to indicate an estimate.

The repairs will cost in the region of $1000.
Visual representation of "in the region of" - Approximately or about, used to indicate an estimate

Often appears as...

  • in the region of $___
  • in the region of £___
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "in the region of"
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Estimate Range

Used when the exact number is unknown but you have a reasonable guess.

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I've been living here for in the region of ten years.
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Non-scientific

Suitable for everyday speech or writing, but not for precise or scientific contexts.

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His collection has in the region of a hundred stamps.
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Finance Commonality

Frequently used in financial contexts to discuss costs, prices or budgets.

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Our budget is in the region of $2,000 for this project.
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Estimate Range

Used when the exact number is unknown but you have a reasonable guess.

Illustration for Estimate Range
I've been living here for in the region of ten years.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-scientific

Suitable for everyday speech or writing, but not for precise or scientific contexts.

Illustration for Non-scientific
His collection has in the region of a hundred stamps.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finance Commonality

Frequently used in financial contexts to discuss costs, prices or budgets.

Illustration for Finance Commonality
Our budget is in the region of $2,000 for this project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Estimate Range

Used when the exact number is unknown but you have a reasonable guess.

Illustration for Estimate Range
I've been living here for in the region of ten years.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-scientific

Suitable for everyday speech or writing, but not for precise or scientific contexts.

Illustration for Non-scientific
His collection has in the region of a hundred stamps.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finance Commonality

Frequently used in financial contexts to discuss costs, prices or budgets.

Illustration for Finance Commonality
Our budget is in the region of $2,000 for this project.
Visual representation of the word "In the region of"

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