ALL meanings of decimal
dec·i·mal
D d - countable noun decimal A decimal is a fraction that is written in the form of a dot followed by one or more numbers which represent tenths, hundredths, and so on: for example .5, .51, .517. 3
- noun decimal a fraction that has a denominator of a power of ten, the power depending on or deciding the decimal place. It is indicated by a decimal point to the left of the numerator, the denominator being omitted. Zeros are inserted between the point and the numerator, if necessary, to obtain the correct decimal place 3
- noun decimal any number used in the decimal system 3
- adjective decimal relating to or using powers of ten 3
- adjective decimal of the base ten 3
- adjective decimal expressed as a decimal 3
- adjective decimal of or based on the number 10; progressing by tens 3
- noun decimal a fraction with an unwritten denominator of 10 or some power of 10, indicated by a point (decimal point) before the numerator (Ex.: .5 = 5⁄10) 3
- noun decimal any number written using a decimal point 3
- adjective decimal A decimal system involves counting in units of ten. 2
- adjective decimal pertaining to tenths or to the number 10. 1
- adjective decimal proceeding by tens: a decimal system. 1
- noun decimal decimal fraction. 1
- noun decimal (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) The number system that uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 1
- noun decimal number, fraction: with decimal point 1
- adjective decimal based on 10 1
- noun decimal (Countable Noun) A number expressed in the base-10 system, (chiefly) a fractional numeral written in this system. 0
- noun decimal (Informal) NU The decimal system itself. 0
- noun decimal (Informal) A decimal place. 0
- noun decimal (Informal) A decimal point. 0
- adjective decimal (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal. 0