decimal system

Thân thiện

The teacher draws a diagram of the decimal system on the board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten: The decimal system is a method of representing numbers where the value of a digit depends on its position, and it uses ten as its base (radix). The ten digits used are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Each position represents a power of ten.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Most countries use the decimal system for their currency.
  • The invention of the decimal system was a major advancement in mathematics.
  • Converting from the binary system to the decimal system requires calculation.

Advanced Usage

• "to the base ten": A phrase used to explicitly state the base of the decimal system.
  • The decimal system is a numeration system to the base ten.

Variants and Related Words

• Decimal (adj): Relating to or based on the number ten.
  • A decimal fraction.
• Decimalization (n): The process of converting a currency or system to a decimal basis.
  • The decimalization of the British currency occurred in 1971.
• Decimal point (n): The dot used to separate the integer part from the fractional part in a decimal number.
  • In the number 3.14, the decimal point is after the 3.

Synonyms

• Base-ten system: Another name for the decimal system.
• Denary system: A less common synonym for the decimal system.

Related Phrases

• "go decimal": To adopt a decimal system, especially for currency.
  • The country decided to go decimal to simplify financial transactions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten

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