To the nearest…

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adverb

To adjust to the closest practical or acceptable value or unit, often used in calculations or measurements.

Can you round up the number to the nearest decimal?
Visual representation of "to the nearest…" - To adjust to the closest practical or acceptable value or unit, often used in calculations or measurements.

Often appears as...

  • round to the nearest
  • walk to the nearest

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Precision Matters

Used when exactness is important, especially in math, science, and financial contexts.

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Please, calculate the cost to the nearest cent.
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Rounding Rules

Remember specific rules for rounding numbers up or down to the nearest specified unit.

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His weight was rounded to the nearest pound for the competition.
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Common Phrases

Often paired with 'round', 'up', or 'down' to indicate the direction of adjustment.

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Round down to the nearest integer to avoid overestimating.
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