When you see the word Circa what does it mean, when it follows a date?

Question

thanks everyone I was not sure if it could be used "now" or if it was something only used from a historical point of view. Thanks alot

Answer 1

circa means around or an estimated date............so when you see the word circa it means an estimation of a date. for example, when kurt cobain died, the media didn't know the exact time and date when he died because they found him dead in his room....so they say his date of death is c. (circa) april 5th, 1994, because thats the date when he most likely died since no one knows for sure

Answer 2

circa literally means "about". It is widely used in genealogy and historical writing, when the dates of events are approximately known.

Answer 3

circa is used before an approximate date.

Answer 4

Approximately

Answer 5

circa means approximately

Answer 6

One entry found for circa.
Main Entry: cir·ca
Pronunciation: 's&r-k&
Function: preposition
Etymology: Latin, from circum around -- more at CIRCUM-
: at, in, or of approximately -- used especially with dates

Answer 7

It means around that date. They don't know the exact date, only an approximation.

Answer 8

approximately or around

circa 2007 or 2007 circa would me approximately 2007

Answer 9

It means around or about that day. The actual date may not be known

Answer 10

It means about that time, but the exact date is not known.