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ceil

/sɛl/ verb · British & US
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What does ceil mean?

verb

To raise something to a specified height or level, or to set a limit to something. In mathematics, to return the smallest value that is greater than or equal to a given number.

Example

"The architect decided to ceil the room at 10 feet to make it feel more spacious."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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