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Meaning of Decimal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ

Definitions

  1. A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
    countable
  2. The decimal system itself.
    informal, uncountable
  3. A decimal place.
    countable, informal, uncountable
  4. A decimal point.
    countable, informal, uncountable
  5. Alternative spelling of dismil.
    alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“What is ⁷⁄₂₃ as a decimal?”
“Pi has a value of 3.142, to three decimals.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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