arbitrary-precision arithmetic

noun

Any calculation that is performed on numbers whose digits of precision are limited only by the available memory of the host system.

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nounarbitrary-precision arithmetic (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputerAny calculation that is performed on numbers whose digits of precision are limited only by the available memory of the host system.
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