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Phrasal Verb - Rounding Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Rounding up is a phrasal verb meaning to estimate or approximate a number, quantity, or amount, usually by increasing it slightly to the next highest figure. It is often used when dealing with large numbers or when it is impractical or impossible to determine the exact number.

Examples​

No.Example
1The sales team rounded up their estimates to reach the company's revenue target.
2The construction project was expected to cost around $10 million, but the final cost was rounded up to $12 million.
3The weather report predicted a 30% chance of rain, but the pilot decided to round up and divert the flight to the nearest airport.
4The company's financial report showed a loss of $50,000, but the accountants rounded up to $60,000 to account for unforeseen expenses.
5The project manager asked the team to round up their time sheets to the nearest hour to simplify the payroll process.
6The scientists rounded up the data to the nearest millimeter for their statistical analysis.
7The delivery company rounded up the weight of the packages to the nearest kilogram to make the shipping calculations easier.
8The bank rounded up the interest earned on my account to the nearest cent.
9The survey showed that 60% of respondents preferred option A, but the researchers rounded up to 65% to account for potential errors.
10The tax office rounded up the tax owed to the nearest dollar.

Phrasal Verb - Bringing Forward

· 3 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'bring forward' has multiple meanings, predominantly:

  1. To move an event, meeting, or deadline to an earlier date or time than originally planned. This implies accelerating a scheduled occurrence. For example, if a meeting was set for Friday, bringing it forward means rescheduling it for an earlier day, like Wednesday. This is common in scheduling and project management to expedite processes or respond to urgent situations.
  2. In accounting or finance, to transfer a total sum, balance, or an amount from the bottom of one page, ledger, or accounting period to the top of the next page or period. This action ensures the continuity of financial records, allowing cumulative totals to be carried over and recorded consistently across different sections of accounts or financial statements. It maintains an accurate running balance.
  3. To introduce or present a topic, issue, proposal, or argument for discussion, consideration, or action. This involves making something known or putting it forth for others to evaluate, deliberate upon, or address. It means to raise a subject or a point in a formal or informal setting.

Examples​

No.Example
1Due to the urgency of the matter, we decided to bring forward the board meeting from next week to this Thursday.
2Can we bring forward the project deadline by a couple of days to ensure we hit our quarterly targets?
3The accountant needed to bring forward the closing balance from last month's ledger to the new one.
4She wanted to bring forward the discussion about the new marketing strategy during the team meeting.
5If you bring forward your flight, you might save some money, but you'll have less time to pack.
6The government plans to bring forward legislation aimed at improving public transport infrastructure.
7Please bring forward any questions you have to the Q&A session after the presentation.
8We had to bring forward the product launch date to capitalize on the holiday season.
9He asked the committee to bring forward a more detailed proposal for the community park.
10Don't forget to bring forward the totals from page 15 when you're calculating the final sum for the quarter.