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Vocabulary Entry
decimal
|noun • adjective
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noun
A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, often represented with a decimal point.
Example Sentences
"The number 0.75 is a decimal representation of three-quarters."
"In mathematics, decimals are often easier to work with than fractions."
"She learned how to convert fractions into decimals during her math class."
A
adjective
Decimal refers to anything relating to or expressed in a system of counting based on powers of ten.
Example Sentences
"The store gave her change in decimal amounts."
"The decimal system simplifies calculations by using a base of ten."
"He preferred using decimal currency over traditional fractions in transactions."