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Discover LudwigThe phrase "adds about" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating or approximating a quantity or value in a statement.
Example: "The new software update adds about 10% more efficiency to the system."
Alternatives: "increases approximately" or "contributes roughly".
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"Well, 15 or 20," she says, and adds, "about".
It adds about five years a day.
(This adds about €750m to cuts already due).
Britain's fashion business adds about £21 billion to GDP.
The organization adds about two terabytes of data a day.
Cutting adds about 40% to the value of rough stones.
This adds about £1 to the price of a drink.
The system adds about 25 pounds to the bikes.
The alarm adds about $90 to the cost, Erickson says.
Spotify alone adds about 15,000 new songs each week.
Dog Park Finder Plus ($2) adds about 2,500 dog-friendly hiking spots and beaches.
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