First recorded in 1905–10
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In an interview with the Journal, Nadella argued that tech giants should work to “earn the social permission” of the public and that companies should place value on human capital, not just in-house AI capability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
We all need to place value on vetted, factual information upon which we can make sound and wise decisions.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2023
In one corner of the classroom, Ms. Montano huddles with a small group of students, working through a lesson about place value: Is 23.4 or 2.34 the bigger number?
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2022
To convert a decimal to a proper fraction, determine the place value of the final digit.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
In general their charges are fixed by the place value they create, as that value is established by influences other than the charges themselves.
From Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy by Clark, John Bates
A classic sign of dyscalculia is difficulty in grasping the place-value system, according to Babtie.
From Nature ● Jan. 9, 2013
Like the Babylonians, the Mayans had a place-value system of digits and places.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Nobody knows when the Indians made the switch to a Babylonian-style place-value number system.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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