Rundung

rounding (of numbers)

noun ROON-doong Rare

Also means

curve, curvature

Usage Note

Rundung in maths is the process of approximating a number to a given precision: kaufmännische Rundung (commercial rounding) rounds 0.5 up. Everyday use means a gentle curve.

Examples

"Bei der Rundung auf ganze Zahlen wird 2,5 zu 3."

Natural Translation

When rounding to whole numbers, 2.5 becomes 3.

Literal Translation

With the rounding to whole numbers becomes 2.5 to 3.

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