Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases: In round numbers.
a)roughly
b)strictly
c)maximum
d)approximately

Answer 1

Hint: The phrase ‘in round numbers’ is used to express an estimated or approximate number. It means a “rounded off” expression. It is sometimes used loosely. Example: In round numbers, the value of this diamond is five thousand dollars, but the exact value can be said once it gets a buyer.

Complete step by step answer:
To know the correct meaning of the phrase “ in round numbers”, let us discuss the above mentioned options:

a)roughly: The word roughly means not evenly, not precise, in a way that is not gentle or tidy, harsh. Example: They are roughly the same age.
Example: The airlines handled our baggage very roughly.

b)strictly: The word strictly means in a strict way, in a rigid or enforced way, stringently.
Example: The children followed the rules strictly.
Example: The principal ordered the students to be disciplined strictly.

c)maximum: The word maximum means the largest in amount which is possible, at the most. Example: He worked hard for maximum profits.
Example: Your card exceeded its maximum limit.

d)approximately: The word approximately means not exact, the nearest estimated value.
Example: There were approximately 400 people in the stadium.

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note:
The phrase ‘in round figures’ means something not exactly, this should not be confused with option a roughly, which means lack of precision. This phrase is generally used to describe numbers or amounts which are not known exactly.