decimalization
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- post-decimalization adjective
- pre-decimalization adjective
Example Sentences
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It was its lowest level since the decimalization of the currency in 1971.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2022
But decimalization has been in America for centuries—our currency is 100 cents to the dollar.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2014
In other words, lawmakers sidestepped the really difficult decimalization issue, leaving it to the regulators in a way almost intended for nothing to happen.
From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2012
In the past decade, so-called decimalization -- pricing stocks in pennies from fractions of a dollar -- and the automation of trading narrowed a broad field of retail market makers to the dominant five.
From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2010
Of various proposals for decimalization, the most practical is the solution already adopted by South Africa and recommended for Australia and New Zealand.
From Time Magazine Archive
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