"double precision" meaning in All languages combined

See double precision on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} double precision (uncountable)
  1. (programming) A number storage format that uses two adjacent locations in memory, allowing for greater precision in the values stored. Wikipedia link: double precision Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-double_precision-en-noun-w1GGGnpf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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