fixed-point number

noun

A representation of fractional numbers by storing a fixed number of digits of their fractional part.

Opposite
floating-point number
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Meanings

nounfixed-point number (plural fixed-point numbers)

plural fixed-point numbers

  1. computingA representation of fractional numbers by storing a fixed number of digits of their fractional part.

    Antonyms: floating-point number

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA representation of fractional numbers by storing a fixed number of digits of their fractional part.

Opposite
floating-point number
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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