| 单词 | decimal system |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdecimal system decimal system n. (a) a system of measurement or currency in which the number of subunits making up the next larger unit is a ten or a power of ten; (b) = decimal classification n. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > mathematical notation or symbol > [noun] notation1706 decimal system1786 scientific notation1824 1786 Ann. Agric. 7 324 The English calculators employ as much as they can, the decimal system in their operations. 1856 N. B. Shurtleff Decimal Syst. Arrangem. Admin. Libraries i. 9 The library system must be comprehensive, positive, intelligible and immutable. For this purpose a Decimal system has been devised. 1965 Amer. Archivist 28 199 The decimal systems suggested before Dewey's time, however, involved the numbering of shelves and bookcases rather than the subjects of the books. 1991 F. A. Homann Pract. Geom. 15 The American Congress of Confederation..chose, against a decimal system proposed by Jefferson, field measures based on the English mile. 2011 E.Abdo Power Equipm. Engine Technol. iv. 58/2 It's easier to use because it uses a simple decimal system to determine different base units of measurement. < as lemmas |
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