unrounded
- adjective
- /ʌnˈraʊndɪd/
- Specialized
- For scientific calculations, it is important to use unrounded data whenever possible.
Examples
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The report included the unrounded values to ensure maximum accuracy in the analysis.
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Please provide the unrounded total so we can check the exact figures.
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The result was unrounded to maintain accuracy.
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Please provide the unrounded figures for the report.
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The report included the unrounded values to ensure maximum accuracy in the analysis.
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For scientific calculations, it is important to use unrounded data whenever possible.
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Please provide the unrounded total so we can check the exact figures.
Compounds
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Morphology
unrounded = rounded (transparent) = un + round + ed
Clear negation of the adjective/past participle 'rounded' meaning 'not rounded (i.e., not approximated)'.
Etymology
The word unrounded is made of un- 'not' and round 'to make round'. For numbers, 'round' means 'make a value less exact', so unrounded values are shown exactly and not changed.