"place of decimals" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: places of decimals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|places of decimals}} place of decimals (plural places of decimals)
  1. (arithmetic, dated, chiefly UK, usually in the plural) A decimal place. Tags: UK, dated, plural-normally Categories (topical): Arithmetic
    Sense id: en-place_of_decimals-en-noun-kHFlD8Qr Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arithmetic

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