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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

decile

IPA: /ˈdɛsaɪl/

KK: /ˈdɛsaɪl/

noun

Definition: A number that divides a set of data into ten equal parts, or one of the ten groups created by this division.

Example: In the study, the participants were divided into deciles based on their income levels.

decillion

IPA: /dɪˈsɪljən/

KK: /dɪˈsɪljən/

noun

Definition: A very large number that is equal to one followed by thirty-three zeros.

Example: In the United States, a decillion is represented as 1 followed by 33 zeros.

decimal

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməl/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of numbers based on the number ten, often used in mathematics and counting.

Example: In mathematics, we often use decimal numbers to represent fractions and whole numbers.

noun

Definition: A number that is written using the base 10 system, which includes digits and a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

Example: In mathematics, 0.75 is a decimal that represents three-quarters of a whole.

decimalisation

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a system to use decimals, especially in currency, where values are expressed in tenths, hundredths, etc.

Example: The decimalisation of the currency made it easier for people to understand prices.

decimalization

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of converting something into a decimal format, often used in finance and mathematics to simplify calculations and representations.

Example: The decimalization of the currency made it easier for people to understand prices.

decimalize

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməlˌaɪz/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To convert a system of numbers or measurements into a decimal format, which uses base ten.

Example: The government decided to decimalize the currency to simplify transactions.

decimally

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməli/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is expressed in decimal numbers, which are based on the number ten.

Example: The prices were listed decimally, making it easy to understand the costs.

decimate

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To destroy or kill a large number of something, often referring to a group or population.

Example: The wildfire decimated the forest, leaving behind charred trees and ash.

decimation

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of killing or destroying a large part of a group or population, often used in the context of war or disaster.

Example: The decimation of the local wildlife was a result of the pollution in the river.

decipher

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfə/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪfər/

transitive verb

Definition: To change written or spoken messages that are in a secret code into normal language so that they can be understood.

Example: The spy was able to decipher the enemy's coded messages.

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