a fraction having a power of ten as denominator. The denominator is not usually written but is indicated by the decimal point (on the Continent, a comma) placed between the unit figure and the numerator. The number of figures after the decimal point is equal to the power of ten of the denominator ... Also known as decimal, decimal number.
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