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decimalize
[ des-uh-muh-lahyz, des-muh- ]
/ ˈdɛs ə məˌlaɪz, ˈdɛs mə- /
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verb (used with object), dec·i·mal·ized, dec·i·mal·iz·ing.
to reduce to a decimal system.
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Also especially British, dec·i·mal·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for decimalize
decimalize
decimalise
/ (ˈdɛsɪməˌlaɪz) /
verb
to change (a system, number, etc) to the decimal systemBritain has decimalized her currency
Derived forms of decimalize
decimalization or decimalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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