in the region of

preposition
UK: /ɪn ðə ˈriːdʒən ɒv/
US: /ɪn ðə ˈriːdʒən ʌv/

  1. Approximately; around a certain amount or number.

    1. The cost will be in the region of $10. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's losses are in the region of a million dollars this quarter, leading to concerns among investors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Located near or close to a specific area or place.

    1. The new park will be built in the region of the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several ancient artifacts were discovered in the region of the old city, hinting at a rich history. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

approximately close to around near roughly in the neighborhood of about
in the region of idiom

  1. A phrase indicating an approximate amount or quantity.

    1. It's in the region of 200 miles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The total cost, factoring in materials and labor, is in the region of what we initially estimated. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in the region of" in English means: Approximately; around a certain amount or number., Located near or close to a specific area or place..

The phonetic transcription of "in the region of" is /ɪn ðə ˈriːdʒən ɒv/ in British English and /ɪn ðə ˈriːdʒən ʌv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in the region of": approximately, close to, around, near, roughly, in the neighborhood of, about.

Example usage of "in the region of": "The cost will be in the region of $10.". More examples on the page.