place value
noun
the value of the place, or position, of a digit in a number or series.
place values
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pluralof place value.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Figure 1.14 shows the names of the place values to the left and right of the decimal point.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
The place values are separated into groups of three, which are called periods.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
By lining up the decimal points this way, we can add or subtract the corresponding place values.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
There are several different charts out there that place values on each team’s picks, and Schneider has said the Seahawks look at them when determining draft day trades.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2019
When Mr. Fabian passes back the place values test, my mood lifts when I see 100% at the top of mine.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
