decimal (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈdesɪməl/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the figure 10; using a system where each place value is 10 times greater than the place to its right.
Examples
The decimal system is used worldwide for most calculations.
She converted the fraction to its decimal equivalent.
How to Use decimal
- decimal point (collocation)
- The symbol (.) used in the decimal system to separate the whole number from the fractional part. — "The teacher explained how to use the decimal point."
- decimal places (collocation)
- The digits to the right of the decimal point. — "The measurement was recorded to five decimal places."
- decimal system (collocation)
- The base-10 number system. — "Children learn the decimal system in elementary school."
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