round number

noun

: a number that is easily multiplied, divided, etc., and especially a number that ends in zero

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In June 1999, the Fed began hiking rates as 10-year Treasurys surged to a key round number (6%) and a tech-capex boom raged, having cut rates three times late the prior year in response to a deflationary growth scare. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 When asked about the possibility of reaching triple digits, Adames downplayed the significance of the big, round number. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026 TechInsights puts $1,299 as the more likely round number, which means Apple takes a small margin hit to stay competitive. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 And while that big, round number is dubious, the essence isn’t. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for round number

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“Round number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round%20number. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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