Meaning of place of decimals | Babel Free

Definitions

A decimal place.

UK, dated, plural-normally

Examples

“It will always be better to calculate⟳ one place⟳ of decimals more than are required by the question⟳.”

“Find⟳ the positive root of the equation eˣ – 3x = 0, correct⟳ to 3 places of decimals.”

“In consequence of the need⟳ of Tables of Jₙ (x) with fairly large values of n and x for Astronomical purposes, Hansen constructed a Table of J₀ (x) and Jᵢ (x) to six places of decimals with a range from x = 0 to x = 10.0 with interval 0.1.”

“To round a decimal correct⟳ to one place⟳ of decimals (1 d.p.) you look⟳ at the second place⟳ of decimals.”

“Use⟳ Newton Raphson method to find⟳ the values of (i) VT2 and (ii) —, correct⟳ to four places of decimals.”

“In the application of Simpson's rule⟳, when the number⟳ of places of decimals to which the answer⟳ is required, is not mentioned, it is usual to calculate⟳ the answer⟳ correct⟳ to three places of decimals.”

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