Rounded up

Pronunciation: /ˈɹaʊndəd ˈəp/

Rounded up (verb)

  1. A number is changed to the nearest whole number that is higher.
  2. People or things are gathered together, often after searching or calling.
  3. An amount is increased slightly so it is enough, even if the exact amount is smaller.

Examples

  • The total was rounded up to the nearest ten.
  • They rounded up the estimate to avoid being short.