rounding

American  

[roun-ding] / ˈraʊn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. round or nearly round.

2. of, relating to, or used for making something round.

3. turning, curving, or circling around.

4. pertaining to the mathematical process of rounding.

   a rounding error.

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noun

1. the act or process of making something round.

2. Mathematics.

   1. the process of replacing a number by another number of approximately the same value but having fewer digits.

      To the nearest dollar, the rounding of $27.68 yields $28.

   2. a similar process that specifies one of various rules. Generally, the number is first truncated to one or two digits more than is desired; then the last one or two digits are adjusted in a specified way in order to reflect the magnitude of the original number. In rounding the final digits, 0–4 are simply dropped, 6–9 are dropped after the preceding digit is increased by 1, and 5 is handled in various ways depending on the surrounding digits and the particular convention being followed.

rounding British  

/ ˈraʊndɪŋ /

noun

1. computing a process in which a number is approximated as the closest number that can be expressed using the number of bits or digits available

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Etymology

Origin of rounding

First recorded in 1545–55; round ¹ + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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rounding

It’s a nice perk when rounding out a $200-million facility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

In addition to their Grand Canyon visit, the Duffys swing by Yellowstone National Park, rounding out their looks at two of the most photographed destinations in existence.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

The company attributed the growth to foreign exchange and rounding effects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Flutter and DraftKings are the biggest and third-largest holdings, with casino owners Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts and Red Rock Resorts rounding out the top five.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

He inhaled deeply, rounding his stomach, then pushed the air out in a burst.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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