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ROUND vs AVERAGE vs INT

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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.

AVERAGE

Statistical

AVERAGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

INT

Mathematical

INT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

ROUND

Calculation

ROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

AVERAGE

Calculation

AVERAGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

INT

Conversion

INT performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

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.

AVERAGE

Students

AVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

INT

Engineers

INT is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis 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.

AVERAGE

Statistical Analysis

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

INT

Mathematical Operations

INT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations 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.

AVERAGE

Basic Statistical Calculation

AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

INT

Rounding Down To Integers

INT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

INT

Always rounds toward zero
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

AVERAGE

Making averages average since Excel began

INT

The function that hates decimal points

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

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

For all*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

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

For all*

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

AVERAGE

Microsoft 365

AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
Operating System 💾

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

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

ROUND

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGE

1

AVERAGE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

INT

1

INT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

AVERAGE

Range

AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Array

AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

AVERAGE

Simple To Use

Common Function

Universal

INT

Simple Integer Conversion

Consistent Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

AVERAGE

Ignores Text

Includes Zero Values

Functions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.

Numbers Only

No Weights

INT

Only Rounds Down

No Rounding Options