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/ˈɹaʊndɪd/ · round·ed
verb
- To shape something into a curve. The carpenter rounded the edges of the table.
- To become shaped into a curve. The metal rounded as it cooled.
- To finish; to complete; to fill out. She rounded out her education with only a single mathematics class.
- To speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel. The conspirators rounded in the dark alley to discuss their plan.
- To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper. The teacher rounded to the student, 'Be quiet, please.'
adjective
- Made into a circle or sphere. The rounded stones were used to build the ancient monument.
- Complete or balanced. The rounded score made it a fair game.
- Describing a number that has been changed to its nearest desired value. The rounded estimate was close to the actual cost.
Did you know? The word 'rounded' has been used in various contexts, including architecture, where rounded arches and columns are a common feature in ancient and modern buildings.