decimals

Definition of decimalsnext
plural of decimal

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Noun
  • Aerodynamics are extremely important in Skeleton, where the margin of victory can be fractions of a second.
    Outside, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There wasn’t even a full question asked about the secret project using computer technology aimed at shaving fractions of a second off speedskating times to help the Americans bring home gold medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Executors need to supply the Clerk of Court with the date of death or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Eli Lilly 's fourth-quarter results blew past Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as key GLP-1 drugs, Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound to treat obesity, grew triple-digits — and there's still plenty of growth ahead.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Decimals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decimals. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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