decimals

Definition of decimalsnext
plural of decimal

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Noun
  • The set of whole numbers (0, 1, 2, 3…) is the same size as the set of fractions, but smaller than the set of real numbers.
    Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Yet many struggled with basic concepts such as adding fractions or solving simple equations.
    Akos Rona Tas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • His fastball now tops out close to triple digits, and his changeup and slider are swing-and-miss weapons that baffled low-minors competition.
    Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • However, in addition to year-round sunshine, Dubai is known for its heat, and summer temps can stretch well into the triple digits.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Decimals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decimals. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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