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Definition of rounding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
numerical adjustmentTECH. adjusting a number to a specified precisionTECH.
- Rounding is essential in financial reports.
2.
linguisticsTECH. forming lips into a round shapeTECH.
- Rounding is important in pronouncing 'oo'.
3.
bookbindingTECH. shaping a book's spine into a convex formTECH.
- Rounding gives the book a classic look.
Adjective
1.
mathematicsTECH. approaching a whole numberTECH.
- The rounding error was negligible in the final calculation.
2.
geometrybecoming round or having a roundish shape
- The rounding hills were beautiful at sunset.
Images of rounding
forming lips into a round shape 
shaping a book's spine into a convex form
Expressions with rounding
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negligible or insignificant amount
The cost was just a rounding error in the budget.
rounds halfway numbers to the nearest even number
Bankers' rounding makes 2.5 become 2 and 3.5 become 4.
Origin of rounding
Old English, rūn (secret, mystery)
Terms with rounding included in their meaning
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math
convenient for rounding numbers
time precision
exactly measured by days without rounding to larger units
herding
the act of gathering or rounding up
herding
gathering or rounding up
roofing
the rounding and raising of slate tile edges
number rounding
result of having been shortened by cutting off part
linguistics
the act of removing lip rounding from a sound
math
precise measurement of something without scaling or rounding
phonology
phonological process involving lip rounding or contraction
calculation limits
small numerical difference caused by rounding a number
Examples of rounding in a sentence
In statistics, rounding can affect results. Rounding is crucial for accurate French pronunciation. The teacher emphasized rounding during the lesson. The process of rounding strengthens the book's spine. Rounding is essential for hardcover books. The rounding difference was minimal.
Rounding numbers can simplify complex calculations. The rounding edges of the table were smooth. Rounding corners make the design more elegant.
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- French:arrondissement, approximatif, ...
- German:Rundung, rund, ...
- Italian:arrotondamento, di arrotondamento, ...
- Spanish:redondeo, redondeado, ...
- Portuguese:arredondamento, arredondado, ...
- Chinese:四舍五入, 接近整数的, ...
- Japanese:丸め, 四捨五入の, ...
- Arabic:تَقْرِيب, تَقْرِيبِي, ...
- Hebrew:עִיגּוּל, מְעַגֵּל, ...
- Russian:округление, округляющий, ...
- Ukrainian:округлення, заокруглення, ...
- Hindi:पूर्णांकन, पूर्णांक के निकट ले जाने वाला, ...
Definition of round - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geometryhaving a circular or spherical shape
- The table has a round top.
2.
shapeplump or full in form
- The baby has round cheeks.
3.
mathconvenient for rounding numbers
- Ten is a round number.
4.
thoroughcomplete and comprehensive
- He gave a round explanation of the rules..
5.
stylefinished or polished in style
- The author's round writing impressed the critics.
6.
soundfull and resonant in sound
- The singer's voice was round and clear..
7.
speechplain and direct in speech
- He gave a round statement about the issue.
8.
phoneticsTECH. pronounced with rounded lipsTECH.
- The vowel sound is round.
Noun
1.
shapecircular or spherical object
- He rolled the round ball across the floor..
2.
sportsone of the segments of a sport event
- The boxer won the first round of the match.
3.
firearmsammunition for a firearm
- He loaded a round into the rifle..
4.
transportationregular route or circuit
- The mailman began his daily round..
5.
workUK series of visits as part of a jobUK
- The doctor made her morning round of patients.
6.
drinksUK drink for each member of a groupUK
- He ordered a round for the table.
7.
cycleseries of changes or events ending where it began
- The seasons follow a round of change.
8.
peoplegeneral outburst from a group of people
- The speaker received a round of applause.
9.
foodTECH. US cut of beef between rump and lower legTECH. US
- The butcher offered a round for the barbecue.
10.
musicTECH. song sung by groups starting at different timesTECH.
- The choir performed a round in harmony.
Adverb
1.
motionin a circular motion or path
- The earth spins round on its axis.
2.
positionon all or most sides of something
- The fence goes round the garden.
3.
directionsUK to a specific place or locationUK
- I'll come round to your house later.
4.
groupUK to all members of a groupUK
- She passed the cookies round to everyone.
5.
languageto indicate approximation
- The cost is round about $50.
6.
timeUK from beginning to end, throughoutUK
- He stayed round the whole event.
Preposition
1.
positionUK surrounding or enclosing somethingUK
- They sat round the table.
2.
approximateUK approximately or aboutUK
- The meeting is round noon.
Verb
1.
numberstr. approximate a number to the nearest wholetr.
- Round the number to the nearest ten.
2.
movementintr. UK turn past a boundary or obstacleintr. UK
- The car rounded the corner quickly.
3.
curvetr. shape something into a curvetr.
- She rounded the edges of the table.
4.
conflicttr. turn and attack someone or somethingtr.
- He rounded on his critics during the meeting.
5.
medicalintr. TECH. UK do ward rounds in medicineintr. TECH. UK
- The doctor rounded on the patients in the morning.
Images of round
circular or spherical object 
ammunition for a firearm 
cut of beef between rump and lower leg
Expressions with round
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move in a circular path or rotate
The Earth goes round the Sun.
visit someone casually
Why don't you come round for coffee tomorrow?
move closer together in a circle or group around something
Children gather round the storyteller eagerly.
distribute something to each person in a group
Please pass round the snacks to everyone.
wear something encircling the neck
She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.
with roles or functions reversed
She cooks and he cleans, not the other way round.
moving in a repeated circular path
The merry-go-round spins round and round.
number rounded for simplicity or estimation
The budget was set at a round figure of $10,000.
outburst of clapping by a group
The speaker received a round of applause.
make the edges or corners smooth or curved
He used sandpaper to round off the sharp corners of the table..
gather animals or people together systematically
The ranchers round up the cattle every spring.
change direction to face opposite way
She turned round to see who called her.
inquire in a group for information or opinions
She decided to ask round at work to get everyone's views on the project..
persuade someone to agree
She finally brought her parents round to the idea of her backpacking trip..
visit someone at their place
I'll call round to your house later.
focus attention or activity on one main thing
The conversation centred round their holiday plans.
move objects to different positions
We need to change round the chairs for the meeting.
move in a circular path around something
The birds circle round the tree.
change one's opinion or decision
He finally came round to my way of thinking.
visit someone casually or informally
I might drop round to see how you're doing later..
engage in playful or silly behavior
They like to fool round during lunch breaks.
finally do something after delaying or being busy
I didn't get round to calling her until yesterday.
repeatedly do the same thing without progress
We keep discussing the same points and just go round in circles.
pass something to everyone in a group
She will hand round the snacks at the party.
Origin of round
Latin, rotundus (circular)
Examples of round in a sentence
They sat around a round table for the meeting. The sculpture had a round shape. Her face was round and cheerful. One hundred is a round figure for the estimate. Use a round amount when splitting the bill. She provided a round summary of the event.
The report was a round assessment of the situation. Her round prose captivated the audience. The round dialogue added depth to the play. Her round tones captivated the audience. The round notes of the piano filled the room. Her round comments left no room for doubt. The manager's round approach was appreciated by the team. The teacher explained the round quality of the sound. In linguistics, a round vowel is distinct. The artist drew a perfect round on the canvas. The child held a small round in his hand. The final round was the most exciting. Each round lasted three minutes. The soldier found a round on the ground. She carefully counted each round before loading the magazine. The doctor made his hospital round. She completed her usual round of errands. The nurse began her evening round at six. His round includes every apartment in the building. Let's get another round before the bar closes. She bought a round to celebrate her promotion. The economic cycle is a round of ups and downs. The project went through a round of approvals. A round of cheers followed the winning goal. The judge's remark drew a round of laughter. He seasoned the round before roasting it. The chef recommended a round for the stew. They sang a round to celebrate the holiday season. The music teacher introduced a new round to the class. The dancers moved round in perfect harmony. The children ran round in circles at the park. The path winds round the lake. They gathered round the table for dinner. Could you pop round after work? The doctor came round to the clinic this morning. The teacher handed the papers round to the students. He shared the news round to all his friends. The event starts round about noon. The temperature is round 20 degrees today. She was present round the clock for her friend. The team worked round the year to complete the project. The fence was built round the garden. They walked round the park. The event starts round 3 PM. The delivery will arrive round midnight. Please round the total to the nearest dollar. You should round the figures for simplicity. The cyclist rounded the bend with ease. They rounded the obstacle during the race. He rounded the clay into a smooth bowl. The artist rounded the sculpture's base carefully. She rounded on her teammate after the mistake. The politician rounded on the journalist's question. She rounded on her patients twice a day. The medical team rounds every afternoon.
View all translations of round
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- French:rond, balle ronde, ...
- German:rund, Kugel, ...
- Italian:rotondo, round, ...
- Spanish:redondo, círculo, ...
- Portuguese:redondo, round, ...
- Chinese:圆形的, 圆形物, ...
- Japanese:丸い, 丸いもの, ...
- Arabic:دَائِرِي, كُرَة, ...
- Hebrew:עָגוֹל, עִגּוּל, ...
- Russian:круглый, круглый предмет, ...
- Ukrainian:круглий, сферичний, ...
- Hindi:गोल, गोलाकार वस्तु, ...
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