Decimal-system meaning

A number system based on units of 10.
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A system of measurement in which all derived units are multiples of 10 of the fundamental units.
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A system of computation based on the number ten.
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A number system based on units of 10 and using decimal notation.
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A system of measurement in which all derived units are multiples of 10 of the fundamental units.
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(mathematics) A numerical system of counting in tens using decimal digits.
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Decimal-system Sentence Examples

  • A decimal system of numeration was used, with numbers going up to io,000.

  • He was one of the first members, and became president of the Bureau of Longitudes, took a prominent place at the Institute (founded in 1796), professed analysis at the Ecole Normale, and aided in the organization of the decimal system.

  • The first national coinage was begun in 1822, and the decimal system was adopted in 1863.

  • To him are due the introduction of the decimal system of currency and the adoption of a system of protection to Canadian manufactures.

  • In 1782 he prepared an elaborate report on the coinage, suggesting the use of the decimal system and of the terms dollar and cent.

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