decimal pointnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌdes.ɪ.məl ˈpɔɪnt/us/ˌdes.ɪ.məl ˈpɔɪnt/the dot used between the whole numbers and the tenths of a decimal. In some countries a decimal comma is used instead:
To divide by ten, move the decimal point one place to the left.
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Numbering & counting
- absolute value
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- cash up
- count
- count sth out
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- number line
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- pagination
- reckon
- reckon sth in
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- run
- tot sth up
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