decimal system


noun
  1. a system of counting or measurement, the units of which are powers of 10: the numerical system in common worldwide use.

Origin of decimal system

1
First recorded in 1835–45

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British Dictionary definitions for decimal system

decimal system

noun
  1. 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

  2. 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

decimal system

  1. A number system based on units of 10 and using decimal notation.

  2. A system of measurement in which all derived units are multiples of 10 of the fundamental units.

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