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decimal place n 1. (Mathematics) the position of a digit after the decimal point, each successive position to the right having a denominator of an increased power of ten in 0.025, 5 is in the third decimal place 2. (Mathematics) the number of digits to the right of the decimal point 3.142 is a number given to three decimal places Compare significant figures [2]
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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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