IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməl/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪməl/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/
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.
KK: /ˈdɛsɪməlɪˌzeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməli/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪməli/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtə/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtər/
Definition: A unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a meter.
Example: The length of the table is about two decimeters.
IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfə/
KK: /dɪˈsaɪfər/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfərebl/
KK: /dɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/
Definition: Something that can be understood or interpreted clearly.
Example: The handwriting was so neat that it was easily decipherable.
Definition: A person who interprets or makes sense of something that is difficult to understand, such as codes or complex information.
Example: The decipherer worked tirelessly to decode the ancient manuscript.
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