decimal number system

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decimal number system - a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten

decimal numeration system, decimal system

positional notation, positional representation system - a numeration system in which a real number is represented by an ordered set of characters where the value of a character depends on its position

algorism - the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration

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