rounds
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1 medical visits (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Medicinethe regular visits a doctor makes to see patients in a hospital.
the systematic circuit of hospital wards or patient rooms made by medical professionals to monitor progress and update treatments.
ExampleThe surgeon usually does her rounds early in the morning before starting operations.
ExampleDuring morning rounds, the consultant reviewed the charts of every patient in the intensive care unit to adjust their medication levels.
UsageUsually used in the plural form 'rounds'.
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2 a regular route (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea fixed route that someone follows regularly for work, like delivering mail or checking security.
a habitual or prescribed circuit performed by someone in authority or a service worker.
ExampleThe security guard makes his rounds every hour to ensure all the doors are locked.
ExampleThe postal worker finished her rounds ahead of schedule despite the heavy rain and the increased volume of holiday mail.
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3 stages of a competition (n.) A2 Elementary Sportthe plural of 'round', meaning different stages of a game or contest.
the plural form of 'round', referring to successive stages in a tournament or distinct periods of play in sports like boxing.
ExampleShe won the first three rounds of the tournament and made it to the final.
ExampleAfter twelve grueling rounds in the ring, the judges awarded the victory to the defending champion by a narrow margin.
Last updated June 19, 2026