How Do You Spell ROUNDING?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ʊndɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "rounding" is straight forward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˈraʊndɪŋ/ where the first syllable is stressed, and the second syllable ends with the sound /ɪŋ/. The phonetic transcription shows that the spelling follows the rule of using "ou" to represent the /aʊ/ sound, and the letter "i" to represent the /ɪ/ sound. The letter "g" follows the rule of being pronounced as a soft /g/ sound after the vowel letter "i".

ROUNDING Meaning and Definition

1. Rounding is a mathematical process of approximating a number to a specified degree of accuracy. It involves adjusting a given number to the nearest whole number, place value, or significant figure, depending on the desired level of precision. This technique is commonly used to simplify calculations and facilitate easier understanding or communication of numbers.

   In rounding, the position of the digit being considered for approximation determines how the number should be adjusted. If the next digit is 0-4, the digit of interest remains unchanged. However, if the next digit is 5-9, the digit being rounded up increases by one. For example, rounding the number 4.6 to the nearest whole number would yield 5, while rounding the number 4.2 would give 4.

   The level of precision required determines the rounding position. For instance, rounding to the nearest ten would result in numbers like 30, 40, or 50, while rounding to the nearest hundred would yield numbers like 100, 200, or 300. Rounding can also be performed to a specified decimal place, where the digit right after the desired decimal location determines the rounding adjustment.

   Overall, rounding is a method of simplifying numbers by approximating them to a desired level of precision, allowing for greater ease of calculation, comprehension, and communication.

Top Common Misspellings for ROUNDING *

• rouding 40%
• runing 20%
• arounding 20%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ROUNDING

• routeing
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• randing
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• gounding
• unding
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• poundin
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• ronding
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• frounding
• brounding
• crounding
• prounging
• Raunding
• frouding
• roundning
• Tounning
• Rounin
• koundogg

Etymology of ROUNDING

The word "rounding" is derived from the verb "round", which originated from the Old English word "rund". In Old English, "rund" meant "circular, having the shape of a circle". Over time, the word developed to encompass the concept of making something round or forming it into a circular shape. Thus, "rounding" refers to the action or process of making something round.

Idioms with the word ROUNDING

• rounding error The idiom "rounding error" refers to a small discrepancy or mistake that occurs when rounding numbers to a certain decimal place. It suggests that the error is insignificant or minor, often used to emphasize that the difference is not significant enough to change the overall outcome or result.

Similar spelling words for ROUNDING

• round down,
• round angle,
• round hand,
• rondon.

Plural form of ROUNDING is ROUNDINGS

Conjugate verb Rounding

CONDITIONAL

I would round

we would round

you would round

he/she/it would round

they would round

FUTURE

I will round

we will round

you will round

he/she/it will round

they will round

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rounded

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you will have rounded

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they will have rounded

PAST

I rounded

we rounded

you rounded

he/she/it rounded

they rounded

PAST PERFECT

I had rounded

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you had rounded

he/she/it had rounded

they had rounded

PRESENT

I round

we round

you round

he/she/it rounds

they round

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rounded

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you have rounded

he/she/it has rounded

they have rounded

I am rounding

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I will be rounding

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