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rounding

 

[ ˈraʊndɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics term

Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler and easier to work with. It typically involves reducing the number of digits while keeping its value close to the original. Rounding can be done in various ways, such as rounding up, rounding down, or rounding to the nearest whole number. This technique is widely used in various fields, including mathematics, finance, and science, to simplify calculations and present data more clearly.

Synonyms

alteration, approximation, modification

Examples of usage

  • I rounded the number to the nearest hundred.
  • Rounding can lead to a loss of accuracy.
  • He used rounding to simplify the calculations.
  • The final price was obtained by rounding.

Translations

Translations of the word "rounding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arredondamento

🇮🇳 गोलाई

🇩🇪 Rundung

🇮🇩 pembulatan

🇺🇦 округлення

🇵🇱 zaokrąglenie

🇯🇵 丸め

🇫🇷 arrondissement

🇪🇸 redondeo

🇹🇷 yuvarlama

🇰🇷 반올림

🇸🇦 تقريب

🇨🇿 zaokrouhlení

🇸🇰 zaokrúhľovanie

🇨🇳 四舍五入

🇸🇮 zaokroževanje

🇮🇸 runda

🇰🇿 дөңгелектеу

🇬🇪 მრგვალება

🇦🇿 dairəvi

🇲🇽 redondeo

Etymology

The term 'rounding' originated from the Middle English word 'rounden' which means to make round or to shape. This word has its roots in the Old French 'ronde', derived from the Latin 'rotundus', meaning 'round' or 'circular'. Initially, rounding was used in contexts related to geometry and shaping objects. Over time, the meaning evolved to include numerical contexts, especially in mathematics and commerce, where simplifying numbers became increasingly important. The concept of rounding is critical in arithmetic operations to avoid overly complex calculations and to display results in a more user-friendly manner, especially in financial statements, statistical data, and everyday calculations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,000, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.