decimal system
a system of counting or measurement, the units of which are powers of 10: the numerical system in common worldwide use.
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The figure 100 holds special significance to all who employ the decimal system.
Saturday was the 100th day of the year, and warm, as such a day should be | Martin Weil | April 11, 2021 | Washington PostIn its application to human society, however, the decimal system finally prevailed.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm WundtIn two distinct directions does the decimal system prove readily applicable.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm WundtThe very extensive distribution of the decimal system, however, militates against the probability of this supposition.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm WundtNo. 13 recommends redistribution of time according to the decimal system.
If it be merely a suggestion to consider the subject of the decimal system, I should like to know it.
British Dictionary definitions for decimal system
the number system in general use, having a base of ten, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of the ten digits 0 to 9
a system of measurement, such as the metric system, in which the multiple and submultiple units are related to a basic unit by powers of ten
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Scientific definitions for decimal system
A number system based on units of 10 and using decimal notation.
A system of measurement in which all derived units are multiples of 10 of the fundamental units.
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