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Positional Notation.
Positional Notation - as a noun
A numeration system in which a real number is represented by an ordered set of characters where the value of a character depends on its position
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
positional representation systemHypernyms (Closely Related)
number representation systemnumber systemnumeration systemsystem of numerationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
binary number systembinary numeration systembinary systempure binary numeration system
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octal number systemoctal numeration systemdecimal number systemdecimal numeration systemdecimal systemduodecimal number systemduodecimal systemhexadecimal number systemhexadecimal systemsexadecimal number system
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Example Sentences
"In positional notation, each digit represents a multiple of a power of the base."
"The most common positional notation system is the decimal system."
"Binary is another example of a positional notation system."
"In positional notation, the leftmost digit carries the greatest value."
"The Hindu-Arabic numeral system is based on positional notation."
