Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decimal
noun
/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/
Definition
A decimal is a number that uses a base of ten and can include values less than one, which are represented by digits to the right of a decimal point.
Examples
- 0.5 is a decimal that represents one-half.
- The price of the item was marked down to $9.99, which is in decimal format.
- She calculated the result to two decimal places.
Meaning
In mathematics, a decimal system represents fractions in a base-10 format. It is widely used in everyday counting, financial transactions, and measurements.
Synonyms
- fraction
- decimal number
- base-ten number
