roundup
roundup Lexical Profile
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• noun
A summary or compilation of the most important points of a particular subject, such as news events or sports results.
"The evening broadcast concluded with a quick roundup of the day's top financial stories."
A systematic gathering together of people or things, often by authorities for inspection, detention, or organization.
"Following the investigation, authorities conducted a nationwide roundup of suspected counterfeiters."
North American The act or process of driving livestock, especially cattle or horses, together from open range for branding, counting, or shipping to market.
"Ranch hands spent the entire week preparing their horses for the annual spring cattle roundup."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a noun, 'roundup' is written as a single word (or hyphenated in British English as 'round-up'), whereas the phrasal verb 'round up' is always written as two separate words.
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in American English in the late 19th century from the phrasal verb 'round up', originally referring to the Western ranching practice of driving cattle together into a compact herd.