Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsɪməl/
noun A number expressed in a system of notation that uses a radix of 10, typically including a decimal point.
A1 A decimal is a number with a decimal point.
A2 She struggled with converting fractions to decimals.
B1 The student had to round the decimal to the nearest whole number.
B2 The scientist calculated the precise measurement using decimals.
C1 The financial report displayed the numbers in decimals for accuracy.
C2 The mathematician explained the concept of repeating decimals in detail.
adjective Relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten.
A1 I have a decimal watch that shows both the time and the date.
A2 She struggled with converting fractions into decimals in math class.
B1 The recipe called for precise measurements, including decimal amounts of ingredients.
B2 The scientist analyzed the data using decimal points to ensure accuracy.
C1 The financial analyst calculated the company's earnings per share to the nearest decimal point.
C2 The mathematician's research focused on the properties of irrational decimals.
formal The result of the calculation is expressed as a decimal.
informal Just give me the answer in decimal form.
slang I can't deal with all these decimals, it's too much math for me.
figurative Her chances of winning were just a decimal compared to the competition.
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