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Rounding 48 to the nearest ten gives 50.
What does Rounding mean?
Rounding makes a number simpler.
Dictionary definition
Changing a number to a nearby simpler number, often to estimate.
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Rounding in a sentence
medium
We used rounding to estimate the total cost.
hard
Rounding is useful when an exact answer is not needed right away.
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What does rounding mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to rounding?
Estimating is close to rounding in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ 48 to the nearest ten gives 50.
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MeaningRounding means Rounding makes a number simpler.
ExampleExample: Rounding 48 to the nearest ten gives 50.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rown · ding
- Strongest beat
- rown
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rown.
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Synonyms
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estimatingUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
approximatingUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
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exact calculationUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Rounding word family
Base word
rounding
noun
roundings
More than one rounding.
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Hint for students
Rounding means changing a number to a simpler nearby number. It helps estimate instead of giving the exact number.
Common mix-up
Rounding is not the same as guessing. Rounding follows a place-value rule; guessing does not have to follow a rule.
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Write one sentence that shows rounding without using the word rounding. Model sentence: To estimate the cost, I changed $18.95 to about $19. Clue words: estimate, changed, about $19 Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show changing a number to a nearby easier number?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Rounding 47 to the nearest ten gives 50." Why does rounding fit better than adding?
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