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decimal place [¦des·məl ¦plās] (mathematics) Reference to one of the digits following the decimal point in a decimal fraction; thekth decimal place registers units of 10-k. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The X21B model displays the density to three decimal places and the operator is warned if the sample weight is not sufficient for third decimal place accuracy. But determining pi--the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter--to billions of decimal places requires mathematical ingenuity and tremendous computer power. Knowing the digits of pi to millions of decimal places has little practical value. |
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