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Definition of rounding

rounding

/ˈɹaʊn.dɪŋ/
round · ing
Plural:roundings
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Adjective:rounded
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rounding Lexical Profile

rounding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The mathematical process of replacing a number with an approximate value that has a shorter, simpler, or more explicit representation.

Example

"The minor discrepancy in the financial report was merely the result of rounding to the nearest whole dollar."

2

The act or process of making something curved, circular, or spherical in shape, or of passing around a bend or obstacle.

Example

"The gradual rounding of the river pebbles was caused by centuries of flowing water."

3

In phonetics, the pronunciation of a vowel sound with the lips formed into a circular opening.

Example

"Lip rounding is a key articulatory feature that distinguishes the back vowels in many languages."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rounding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rounding
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