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decimalization

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[des-muhl-iz-ay-shuhn, -ahyz-] / ˌdɛs məl ɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -aɪz- /

noun

  1. the process of reducing or converting something, such as currency, to a decimal system.


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It was its lowest level since the decimalization of the currency in 1971.

From Washington Times Sep. 26, 2022

Profitability declined once decimalization became standard, but Madoff’s brokerage operation provided financial support for his fraud.

From Reuters Apr. 14, 2021

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

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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