Round number? Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Round number? that was published at Daily American crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Round number?" has the answer "ZERO." Here's why this clue fits perfectly with the answer:

• Synonym for "Round": In mathematical terms, a "round number" often refers to a number that is easy to work with, usually ending in zero or five. This association between the concept of "rounding" and the number zero makes it a fitting answer for the clue.
• Zero as a Placeholder: In certain numbering systems, such as the decimal system, zero is used as a placeholder to indicate the absence of a value in a specific place. This ties in with the idea of a "round number" that may be a whole value with zeroes at the end.
• Starting Point: Zero is often considered the starting point for counting or measuring. It serves as a foundational number from which other values stem, showcasing its significance as a numerical reference point.
• Symbolizing Emptiness: Additionally, zero can symbolize emptiness or nullness, aligning with the idea of a round number that may signify a complete lack of decimal or fractional components.

Given these connections between the concept of a "round number" and the properties of the value zero, today's crossword clue and answer form a cohesive and logical pairing.

More Answers:

• ZERO
• ESTIMATE
• BARTAB
• PAR
• GIRTH
• NOUGHT
• CALIBER

Definition of "ZERO"

no quantity or number; nought; the figure 0

Example :

figures from zero to nine

you've left off a zero—it should be five hundred million

the gauge dropped to zero

 The Crossword clue "Round number?" published 52 time/s & has 7 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	25 February 2024	ZERO
L.A. Times Daily	24 November 2023	ZERO
Newsday.com	31 August 2023	ZERO
Daily Themed	23 March 2022	ZERO
New York Times	15 November 2020	BARTAB
The Washington Post Sunday	29 December 2019	PAR
Wall Street Journal	30 January 2019	PAR
The Washington Post	10 September 2017	ZERO
USA Today	25 August 2015	ZERO
Jonesin Crosswords	12 May 2015	NOUGHT
Jonesin	7 May 2015	NOUGHT
7 Little Words	26 October 2014	ZERO
Thinks.com	25 September 2010	ZERO
Universal	15 October 2008	ZERO