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Decimals

Description:

Decimals are a numerical representation or extension of the base-10 number system, where numbers are expressed as a combination of digits and a decimal point. In a decimal representation, numbers to the right of the decimal point indicate a fraction or part of a whole.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A numerical value expressed in the decimal system.

Example Sentence: The value of 3.14 is a decimal that approximates the mathematical constant Pi.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or based on the decimal system.

Example Sentence: The decimal representation of these coordinates allows for precise location measurements.

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Fraction

Description:

A fraction is a mathematical concept that represents a part of a whole. It is a way of expressing quantities that are not whole numbers, where a numerator represents the number of parts being considered and a denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, expressed as the ratio of two integers.

Example Sentence: One-fourth, written as 1/4, is a fraction that represents a quarter of a whole.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or involving fractions.

Example Sentence: The fraction notation makes it easier to compare and perform operations on different parts of a whole.

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