More or less
Example: http_error: 500 read timeout | read timeout at /usr/local/share/perl5/Net/HTTP/Methods.pm line 266.
Definition
"More or less" is an expression used to indicate an approximate amount, degree, or extent. It suggests that the actual value or situation is close to, but not exactly, the stated measure, often implying a rough estimate or general approximation.
Etymology
The phrase "more or less" combines the comparative adjective 'more' and the comparative adverb 'less' to express approximation. It has been used in English since at least the 16th century to convey an indefinite quantity, reflecting the idea of something being somewhat greater or smaller than an exact figure.
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"More or less" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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