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roundoff

roundoff

6.8
The small error that comes from making a number less exact
  • noun
  • /ˈraʊndˌɔf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : error de redondeo
  • When using a calculator, you may encounter a roundoff in the final result.

Examples

  • A small roundoff can sometimes lead to noticeable differences in large financial reports.

  • The roundoff error in this calculation is negligible.

  • The engineer checked the roundoff to ensure the calculations were still reliable.

  • Can you explain the roundoff for this number?

  • In certain situations, even a small roundoff can significantly impact the total figure.

  • The accountant double-checked the roundoff to confirm the accuracy of the financial statements.

  • While solving the math problem, she noted the roundoff that occurred during her calculations.

Synonyms

rounding
vsroundoff
  • Specialized
6 4.6

A small error in a calculation when a number is made shorter with fewer decimals

is the precise numerical gap between the true amount and its reduced-precision value
rounding error
vsroundoff
  • Specialized
2 4.3

A small mistake in a calculation when you shorten numbers to fewer decimal places

is the exact numeric difference between the true value and its reduced-precision value

How Large

roundoff
  • Specialized
6.8
rounding error
  • Specialized
2 4.3

Surface Forms

roundoff singular
roundoffs plural

Morphology

roundoff = round + off (transparent) = round + off

Derived from the phrasal verb 'round off' meaning 'to round a number', so the sense 'difference caused by rounding' follows directly from the components.

Etymology

Roundoff comes from the idea of round + off, meaning 'make a number simpler' by cutting small parts. So a roundoff is the small difference between the exact number and its rounded value.