Word
rounding
Phoneticsround·ing
US/ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈaʊndɪŋ/
Definitions
01mathematics
n. the act of changing a number to a simpler value, like the nearest whole number.
n. the process of replacing a numerical value with a simpler approximation, typically to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures.
“The teacher explained that rounding 4.7 up to 5 makes the calculation easier.”
“The software performs automatic rounding to two decimal places to ensure that financial reports remain consistent across different currencies.”
Technical
Usage
Often followed by 'up' or 'down' to indicate the direction of the approximation.
Synonyms
02making something curved
n. the act of making an object or a surface round or curved.
n. the physical process of shaping an object into a convex or circular form.
“The carpenter finished the table with a slight rounding of the sharp edges.”
“The rounding of the hull was designed to reduce water resistance and improve the vessel's overall speed.”
Technical
Usage
Common in manufacturing, woodworking, and linguistics contexts.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“The numbers for each question may add up to more than 100% due to rounding.” “Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.”
It’s like trying to capture a cloud.” Scan code
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