rounded up
The phrase "rounded up" can refer to both a mathematical process and the act of gathering people, animals, or things.
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Definition
B2Mathematics
(technical, academic)Increased a number to the nearest whole number or a specified level.
Example
- The number 4.6 is rounded up to 5.
B1General
(informal)Gathered people, animals, or things into one place.
Example
- The farmer rounded up the sheep for shearing.
- The police rounded up the suspects for questioning.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rounded up":
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