In the neighbourhood of
preposition
Approximately, around that number or amount.
The population of this city is in the neighbourhood of 2 million.
Often appears as...
- prices are in the neighbourhood of
- cost is in the neighbourhood of
preposition
Close to, near in position.
There's a park in the neighbourhood of my house.
Often appears as...
- house is in the neighbourhood of
- school is in the neighbourhood of
preposition
Approximately, around that number or amount.
The population of this city is in the neighbourhood of 2 million.
Often appears as...
- prices are in the neighbourhood of
- cost is in the neighbourhood of
preposition
Close to, near in position.
There's a park in the neighbourhood of my house.
Often appears as...
- house is in the neighbourhood of
- school is in the neighbourhood of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Estimation Clue
Indicates the speaker's uncertainty about the exact figure and gives a rough estimate.
She's written in the neighbourhood of thirty books.
Pro Tip 2/3Numbers Flexibility
Used when the actual number is not available or when precision is not necessary.
In the neighbourhood of 100 guests will attend the wedding.
Pro Tip 3/3Vagueness Intention
Deliberately vague to avoid commitment or overstatement.
The company's profit is in the neighbourhood of 5 million dollars.
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