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decimal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decimal adj Relating to a number system based on the number ten, or to numbers written with a decimal point.

Senses

decimal is used for these senses in English:

  • decimal (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
  • decimal (countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
  • decimal number (mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.

decimal — full definition

  1. adj Relating to a number system based on the number ten, or to numbers written with a decimal point.
  2. noun A number written using a point to separate whole numbers from fractional parts, such as 3.5.