What is the meaning of the word "round"?
Definitions:
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(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
adjective
- in round numbers
- in round numbers
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a serving to each of a group, which is usually alcoholic
noun
- They ordered a second round.
- They ordered a second round.
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an outburst of applause
noun
- there was a round of applause
- there was a round of applause
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express as a round number
verb
- round off the amount
- round off the amount
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make round
verb
- round the edges
- round the edges
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often plural; a series of professional calls, usually in a set order
noun
- The doctor goes on their rounds first thing every morning.
- The doctor goes on their rounds first thing every morning.
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the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
noun
- a round of golf takes about 4 hours
- a round of golf takes about 4 hours
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the course along which communications spread
noun
- the story is going the rounds in Washington
- the story is going the rounds in Washington
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the usual activities in your day
noun
- The doctor made the rounds.
- The doctor made the rounds.
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when a sound is full and rich
adjective
- I find that vinyl records tend to make a much rounder sound than MP3's.
- I find that vinyl records tend to make a much rounder sound than MP3's.
Synonyms:
- around
- beat
- brush up
- circle
- circular
- daily round
- fill out
- flesh out
- labialise
- labialize
- one shot
- orotund
- pear-shaped
- polish
- polish up
- rhythm
- rotund
- round down
- round of drinks
- round of golf
- round off
- round out
- rung
- snipe
- stave
- troll
- turn
- unit of ammunition