1dec·i·mal 
/ˈdɛsəməl/ adjective
/ˈdɛsəməl/ adjective mathematics : based on the number 10
▪ the decimal system ▪ a number with three decimal places [=a number with three digits that follow the decimal point; a number like 1.234 or .567] ▪ In the number 8.901, the 9 is in the first decimal place.
▪ the decimal system ▪ a number with three decimal places [=a number with three digits that follow the decimal point; a number like 1.234 or .567] ▪ In the number 8.901, the 9 is in the first decimal place.
