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round numbers

[/raʊnd ˈnʌmbərz/]
noun
números redondos
1. Approximate figures that are easy to remember and work with, typically ending in zeros
In round numbers, the project cost about $50,000.
Em números redondos, o projeto custou cerca de $50.000.
2. Whole numbers without decimals or fractions
Let's express this in round numbers for simplicity.
Vamos expressar isso em números redondos para simplificar.
3. Figures that have been rounded to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, etc.
The population in round numbers is 5 million.
A população em números redondos é de 5 milhões.
Synonyms
approximate numberswhole numbersrounded figures
Antonyms
exact numbersprecise figuresdecimals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
números redondos
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
números redondos
Standard usage
Portugal
números redondos
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in round numbers
express in round numbers
to the nearest round number
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