Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
round-off
verb
/ˈraʊnd ɔf/
Definition
To reduce the number of decimal places in a number, usually by increasing or decreasing to the nearest whole number or specified decimal point.
Examples
- If you round-off 4.7, it becomes 5.
- In financial calculations, you often round-off to the nearest cent.
- The teacher decided to round-off the scores to make grading easier.
Meaning
Round-off is a mathematical operation that simplifies numbers by eliminating decimal fractions and adjusting them to a more manageable form.
Synonyms
- truncate
- approximate
- simplify
