decimal point
noun [C]Definition
› the dot used between the whole numbers and the tenths of a decimal. In some countries a decimal comma is used instead: To divide by ten, move the decimal point one place to the left.Numbering and counting
(Definition of decimal point noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- cash up phrasal verb
- census noun
- count noun (NUMBER)
- count sth out phrasal verb
- count verb (NUMBER)
- counter noun (DOING COUNTING)
- decimal adjective
- decimal noun
- decimalization noun
- innumerate adjective
- number verb (WRITE SYMBOL)
- numeracy noun
- numerate adjective
- numerical adjective
- pagination noun
- reckon sth in phrasal verb
- recount noun
- recount verb
- run to sth phrasal verb (SIZE)
- tot sth up phrasal verb
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