DECIMAL


Meaning of DECIMAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ desɪm(ə)l ]

( decimals)

1.

A decimal system involves counting in units of ten.

...the decimal system of metric weights and measures...

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

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.

...simple math concepts, such as decimals and fractions.

N-COUNT

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