Round Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Fill out; "These studies round out the results of many years of research".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The documentary series round out the author's previous books on the subject.
- Her advanced degree round out the skills she acquired through experience.
- The newly opened museum will round out the cultural offerings of the city.
- Her years spent volunteering abroad round out the qualifications for the position.
- A comprehensive introduction to marketing round out this already well-rounded curriculum.
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Meaning 2
Express as a round number; "round off the amount".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The scientists chose to round out their measurements to the nearest whole number for simplicity.
- To make the calculation easier, we round out our daily water intake to 2 liters.
- We round out the percentage to the nearest tenth for easier comparison.
- The figures were rounded out to a thousand dollars to make them more easily understandable.
- The number of attendees was rounded out to the nearest hundred for the presentation.
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Meaning 3
Make round; "round the edges".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The carpenter carefully sanded the plank to round out its sharp edges for a smoother finish.
- To round out its product line, the company introduced a new series of ergonomic furniture.
- After years of aggressive styling, the latest model has been designed to round out its sharp angles for a more family-friendly look.
- The artist's use of gentle curves helped round out the harsh lines in the sculpture.
- The software update included several bug fixes to round out the overall user experience.
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Meaning 4
Make bigger or better or more complete.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company hired additional staff to round out the team and cover all necessary roles.
- Her extensive work experience will round out her qualifications for the promotion.
- The organization is looking for someone to round out its leadership team with expertise in marketing.
- A literature course would round out her arts education and prepare her for graduate school.
- Traveling abroad will round out her language skills and provide valuable cultural insight.