rounds

/ˈɹaʊndz/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The practice of medical doctors visiting patients in a hospital or in their homes according to a predetermined order.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực hành của các bác sĩ thăm bệnh nhân trong bệnh viện hoặc tại nhà họ theo một thứ tự nhất định

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A route taken by someone in authority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tuyến đường được người có thẩm quyền thực hiện

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Noun

Examples

the hourly rounds of the night watchman.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rounds” mean?

The practice of medical doctors visiting patients in a hospital or in their homes according to a predetermined order.

Is “rounds” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.