noun
Uncommon
rounding
ROWN-dihng
Rounding (noun) means the process of adjusting a number to a simpler, nearby value. Example: “Rounding 4.6 to the nearest whole number gives you 5.”
noun
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The process of adjusting a number to a simpler, nearby value.
"Rounding 4.6 to the nearest whole number gives you 5."
"The teacher explained rounding before moving on to decimals."
How to use rounding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe math process of simplifying a number to the nearest ten, whole number, decimal place, and so on.
Common pairings
rounding error
rounding to the nearest
rounding rules
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Word forms
- Plural
- roundings
- Comparative
- more rounding
- Superlative
- most rounding
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_____ 4.6 to the nearest whole number gives you 5.
Etymology
From round + -ing.
Synonyms
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rounding error
Rhymes for rounding
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What does “rounding” mean?
The word “rounding” means the process of adjusting a number to a simpler, nearby value. In plain terms, the math process of simplifying a number to the nearest ten, whole number, decimal place, and so on.
How do you pronounce “rounding”?
“Rounding” is pronounced ROWN-dihng (/ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rounding” in a sentence?
Here is “rounding” used in a sentence: “Rounding 4.6 to the nearest whole number gives you 5.”
What part of speech is “rounding”?
“Rounding” is a noun.
Is “rounding” a common word?
“Rounding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
