rounding
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/ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(round)
circular shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'round' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rond', where 'rond' meant 'circular'.
Historical Evolution
'rond' transformed into the Middle English word 'rounde', and eventually became the modern English word 'round'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'circular or spherical', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something circular or to approximate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of approximating a number to a nearby value.
Rounding 4.6 to the nearest whole number gives 5.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42