decimal place

noun

the position of a digit to the right of a decimal point; a specific number of digits to the right of the decimal point in a line of numbers.

decimal place

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
the number of digits to the right of the decimal point Compare significant figures
3.142 is a number given to three decimal places

decimal place

The position of a digit to the right of the decimal point in a number written in decimal notation. In 0.079, for example, 0 is in the first decimal place, 7 is in the second decimal place, and 9 is in the third decimal place.

Now a merchant needs astronomy to see them, and when he locates them they are out somewhere near the fifth decimal place.

Didn't I tell you that I had figured this thing out to the fourth decimal place?

These last figures would check exactly, except for dropping figures in the fourth decimal place.

In calculating rations, it is not necessary to carry the figures to the third decimal place.

Very seldom will anything be gained by carrying the calculation beyond the second decimal place.

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