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单词 decimal
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decimal

(desɪməl)
Word forms: plural decimals
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A decimal system involves counting in units of ten.
...the decimal system of metric weights and measures.
In 1971, the 1p and 2p decimal coins were introduced in Britain.
2. countable noun
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.

decimal in British English

(ˈdɛsɪməl)
noun
1.  Also called: decimal fraction
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
2. 
any number used in the decimal system
adjective
3. 
a. 
relating to or using powers of ten
b. 
of the base ten
4. (prenominal)
expressed as a decimal
Derived forms
decimally (ˈdecimally)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Medieval Latin decimālis of tithes, from Latin decima a tenth, from decem ten

decimal in American English

(ˈdɛsəməl)
adjective
1. 
of or based on the number 10; progressing by tens
noun
2. 
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)
: in full decimal fraction
3. 
any number written using a decimal point
: in full decimal number
Word origin
OFr < ML decimalis < L decimus, tenth < decem, ten

Examples of 'decimal' in a sentence
decimal

This would provide the basis for the new decimal system of weights.
Andro Linklater MEASURING AMERICA (2002)
One decimal place can throw out an entire budget.
The Sun (2013)
Use decimal points but not dollar signs or commas.
Christianity Today (2000)
He knows his stats down to the decimal places.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The case is the second this year to involve a wayward decimal point.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Both will be able to measure a kilo to eight decimal places.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Is there a problem with decimal points in this country?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His form since then suggests that fee is lacking a decimal point.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But when he checked his bank account he realised the decimal point had been put in the wrong place.
The Sun (2016)
Instead of decimal numbers, use single dots to represent the first few numbers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The best numbers have decimal places, for they sound more scientific.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Most school pupils can manage four decimal places, and the average calculator will work to eight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The use of decimal numbers is anyway a very human construct, dependent on the fact that we have ten fingers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As for the decimal points on the books, this helps in taking you to the exact area on the shelves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The music hasn't changed, only the decimal points.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
No, we haven't left out a decimal point.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was this, rather than an errant decimal point, that caused the initial muddle.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The decimal system is easier and quicker to learn; there have been changes to weight, temperature and money.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The decimal system, already widely used online, tells punters exactly how much money they will get back if their horse comes in.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But RFC's experiment with decimal odds left some totally confused.
The Sun (2010)
For half an hour I converted binary numbers to decimal numbers, and hunted for patterns.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The existing system was chaotic, according to his report, but he could not see any practical advantage in changing to a decimal system.
Andro Linklater MEASURING AMERICA (2002)

In other languages
decimal

British English: decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ ADJECTIVE
A decimal system involves counting in units of ten.
...the decimal system of metric weights and measures.
  • American English: decimal
  • Arabic: عُشْرِيّ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: decimal
  • Chinese: 十进位的
  • Croatian: decimalni
  • Czech: desetinný
  • Danish: decimal
  • Dutch: decimaal
  • European Spanish: decimal
  • Finnish: desimaali-
  • French: décimal
  • German: Dezimal-
  • Greek: δεκαδικός
  • Italian: decimale
  • Japanese: 十進法の
  • Korean: 십진법의
  • Norwegian: desimal-
  • Polish: dziesiętny
  • European Portuguese: decimal
  • Romanian: zecimal
  • Russian: десятичный
  • Latin American Spanish: decimal
  • Swedish: decimal
  • Thai: เลขทศนิยม
  • Turkish: onluk
  • Ukrainian: десятковий
  • Vietnamese: thập phân
British English: decimal NOUN
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.
  • American English: decimal
  • Brazilian Portuguese: decimal
  • Chinese: 小数
  • European Spanish: decimal
  • French: décimale
  • German: Dezimalzahl
  • Italian: decimale ()
  • Japanese: 小数
  • Korean: 소수
  • European Portuguese: decimal
  • Latin American Spanish: decimal

All related terms of 'decimal'

decimal place
the position of a digit after the decimal point, each successive position to the right having a denominator of an increased power of ten
decimal point
A decimal point is the dot in front of a decimal fraction .
decimal system
the number system in general use, having a base of ten , in which numbers are expressed by combinations of the ten digits 0 to 9
decimal currency
a system of currency in which the monetary units are parts or powers of ten
decimal fraction
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
recurring decimal
a rational number that contains a pattern of digits repeated indefinitely after the decimal point
repeating decimal
a decimal in which beyond a certain point some digit or group of digits is repeated indefinitely ( Ex .: 0.47382382382...)
circulating decimal
→ repeating decimal
decimal classification
a system of classifying books in libraries by the use of numbers with decimals
binary-coded decimal
a number in binary code written in groups of four bits , each group representing one digit of the corresponding decimal number
Dewey Decimal System
a frequently used system of library book classification and arrangement with ten main subject classes
fixed decimal point
a reproducible invariant temperature; the boiling point, freezing point, or triple point of a substance, such as water, that is used to calibrate a thermometer or define a temperature scale
floating decimal (point)
a decimal (point) whose position is not fixed
Dewey decimal classification
a system of classifying books and other works into ten main classes of knowledge with further subdivision in these classes by use of the numbers of a decimal system: devised by Melvil Dewey , published in 1876, and used in many libraries in the U.S. and elsewhere

Chinese translation of 'decimal'

decimal

(ˈdɛsɪməl)

adj

  1. [system, currency] 十进(進)位的 (shíjìnwèi de)

n (c)

  1. 小数(數) (xiǎoshù) (个(個), gè)
    to three decimal places 保留到小数(數)点(點)后(後)3位 (bǎoliú dào xiǎoshùdiǎn hòu sān wèi)
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