Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
round-down
verb
/raʊnd daʊn/
Definition
To decrease a number to the nearest lower whole number or to a specified decimal place.
Examples
- If the value is 4.7, rounding down results in 4.
- The calculation required rounding down to the nearest hundred.
- When analyzing data, we often round down to simplify the figures.
Meaning
Rounding down means adjusting a number to its closest lower integer or decimal point, effectively discarding any fractional part.
Synonyms
- truncate
- floor
- reduce
