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ROUND vs LARGE

ROUND

Known for Round Numbers

LARGE

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

ROUND

Mathematical

ROUND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical

LARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Both*

Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

LARGE

Statisticians

LARGE is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

ROUND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical Analysis

LARGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

ROUND

Excel 2.0

ROUND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Both*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Both*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

LARGE

Array

LARGE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

ROUND

Web Excel

ROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

Both*

2
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

LARGE

Range

LARGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic