decimals

Definition of decimalsnext
plural of decimal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decimals
Noun
  • Number theorists have particularly sought special points on a curve with coordinates on an x-y grid that are either whole numbers or fractions.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
  • However, this predictable behavior breaks down during ultra-high-speed deformation that occurs in mere fractions of a microsecond.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Despite shooting 42% from the field and 35% from the 3-point line, Denver kept an opponent out of triple digits for only the third time this season.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Puma now expects sales to continue to decline in the low to midsingle digits over this year and for EBIT to remain in the red, somewhere between minus 50 million and 150 million euros.
    Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Decimals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decimals. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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