sap6 zeon3 wai2 zai3十進位制十进位制
Jyutpingsap6 zeon3 wai2 zai3
Yalesahp jeun wái jai
Definition
The decimal system; base-10 positional notation.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic or technical contexts rather than casual daily conversation. While it accurately describes the base 10 system, people often just refer to numbers or counting without specifying the system unless they are comparing it to other bases like binary or hexadecimal.
Examples
We usually use the decimal system for calculations.
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decimal system
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Grammar guides
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