definitions

decimalize

[ des-uh-muh-lahyz, des-muh- ]
/ ˈdɛs ə məˌlaɪz, ˈdɛs mə- /

verb (used with object), dec·i·mal·ized, dec·i·mal·iz·ing.

to reduce to a decimal system.

Nearby words

decimal fraction, decimal notation, decimal place, decimal point, decimal system, decimalize, decimals, decimate, decimeter, decimetre, decimus
Also especially British, dec·i·mal·ise.

Origin of decimalize

First recorded in 1855–60; decimal + -ize

Related forms

dec·i·mal·i·za·tion, noun
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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

decimalization or decimalisation, noun
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