Rounding

/ˈraʊndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of adjusting a number to make it simpler or to improve its precision.

The rounding of decimal numbers can help simplify calculations.

The act of making something round or smooth.

Rounding the edges of the table makes it safer for children.

verb

The act of making or becoming round.

He is rounding the piece of wood into a perfect circle on the lathe.

To increase or decrease a number to the nearest specified unit.

When rounding to the nearest ten, 27 becomes 30.

From the word 'round', which comes from Old French 'rond', meaning 'circular'.

rounding up

The act of increasing a number to the nearest higher whole number.

rounding down

The act of decreasing a number to the nearest lower whole number.

rounding error

The difference between the calculated approximation and the exact value.

round

Having a shape that is not angular but rather curved.

curve

A smoothly flowing, continuous line or pathway.

sphere

A round, three-dimensional object.

Making something appear better or more favorable than it actually is.

He's always rounding his stories to make them sound more impressive.

To gather people or things together.

Let's start rounding up the troops for the meeting.