How to Pronounce "ceil"

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siːl

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sˈiːl

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Definition

To round a number up to the next whole number, even if it is already a whole number. Commonly used in mathematics and programming.

American English

siːl

British English

sˈiːl

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The function will ceil 2.3 to 3.

If you ceil 4, you still get 4.

You should ceil the price before tax is added.

I always ceil my calculations to avoid surprises later.