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Roundup - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A roundup is a summary or collection of information, events, or items gathered together. It is often used in news, agriculture (for gathering livestock), or product reviews to provide an overview.

roundup

/ˈraʊndˌʌp/ /ˈraʊndˌʌp/

Definition:

A summary or gathering of people, things, or events; also a herbicide brand.

Synonyms:

summary, compilation, gathering, collection

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

dispersion, separation

Common Collocations:

annual roundup, news roundup, cattle roundup

Derivatives:

roundups, rounding up

Usage Tips:

Use "roundup" for summaries or gatherings; capitalize when referring to the herbicide brand.

Common Phrases:

roundup of suspects, year-end roundup, weekly news roundup

Etymology:

Originates from "round up," meaning to gather or collect, first used in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The police conducted a roundup of suspects last night.
  • 2. She wrote a roundup of the year’s best movies for the magazine.
  • 3. Farmers use Roundup to control weeds in their fields.
  • 4. The news channel aired a weekly roundup of global events.

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