Meaning of the word "whole number" in English

What does "whole number" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whole number

US /hoʊl ˈnʌm.bɚ/
UK /həʊl ˈnʌm.bə/
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Noun

a number without fractions; an integer

Example:
The teacher asked the students to round the decimal to the nearest whole number.
Zero is considered a whole number in many mathematical contexts.