Decimalized: meaning, definitions and examples

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decimalized

 

[ ˈdɛsɪməlaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics, finance

To decimalize means to convert a fraction or a whole number into a decimal format. This often involves simplifying the number to a base-10 system which is easier for calculations, especially in various contexts like financial transactions or mathematical computations.

Synonyms

change, convert, transform.

Examples of usage

  • Decimalized currency makes transactions easier.
  • The government decimalized the previous currency system.
  • In mathematics, fractions are often decimalized for simplicity.

Translations

Translations of the word "decimalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decimalizado

🇮🇳 दशमलव में परिवर्तित

🇩🇪 dezimalisiert

🇮🇩 desimalisasi

🇺🇦 десятковий

🇵🇱 dziesiętny

🇯🇵 10進法に変換された

🇫🇷 décimalisé

🇪🇸 decimalizado

🇹🇷 ondalık hale getirilmiş

🇰🇷 십진법으로 변환된

🇸🇦 محوّل إلى العشري

🇨🇿 desetinný

🇸🇰 desatinný

🇨🇳 十进制化的

🇸🇮 decimaliziran

🇮🇸 desimalíserað

🇰🇿 ондық формаға айналдырылған

🇬🇪 დეციმალური

🇦🇿 onluğa çevrilmiş

🇲🇽 decimalizado

Etymology

The term 'decimalize' first appeared in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'decimal' which has its roots in the Latin 'decimus' meaning 'tenth'. The practice of decimalization became prominent with the establishment of the decimal system, which was created to standardize numerical representation and calculation. Over time, many countries adopted decimal currencies as a way to simplify and modernize their financial systems, moving away from complex fractional systems. The transition to a decimal-based currency is often associated with economic growth and modernization, demonstrating the significance of this mathematical system in financial contexts.