DECIMAL

Decimal

The decimal numeral system has ten as its base. It is the numerical base most widely used by modern civilizations.

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decimal

Noun

  1. The number system that uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  2. A number expressed in this system.
  3. A decimal place.
    Pi has a value of 3.141, to three decimals.
  4. A numeral written as a concatenation of successive negative powers of the base.
  5. A decimal point.

Adjective

  1. Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.


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