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Definition of floating-point notation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. numerical system using base and exponent for precisionTECH.
- Floating-point notation is essential in scientific calculations.
- Engineers rely on floating-point notation for simulations.
- Floating-point notation helps in rendering graphics accurately.
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Expressions with floating
vote that is unpredictable because the person is undecided
The floating vote could decide the election outcome.
have a strong need to urinate
After the long drive, my back teeth are floating.
sensation of lightness or weightlessness
After the roller coaster, she had a floating feeling.
market where goods are sold from boats
The floating market was bustling with tourists and locals.
dessert of meringue floating on custard
She served a delicious floating island at the dinner party..
floating without attachment or propulsion in water
The algae are free-floating in the pond.
on-screen box that can move freely and usually stays above other boxes
A small floating window showed his incoming messages while he edited the document.
assets that can be easily converted to cash
The company has many floating assets for quick transactions.
temporary bridge built on pontoons
They used a floating bridge during the festival for easy access.
floor surface laid over a base without being firmly attached to it
The laminate was installed as a floating floor over the concrete slab.
either of the two lowest rib pairs not attached to the sternum
The doctor explained the role of a floating rib.
floating pier tied to shore, adjusts with water level
We moored our sailboat at the floating dock.
exchange rate determined by market forces
The country adopted a floating exchange rate in 1992.
interest rate that changes periodically based on a benchmark
The loan was attractive due to its low floating rate..
person who is not loyal to any political party
A floating voter can change their mind before the election.
unit measuring computer speed in floating point operations
The processor achieves 5 billion floating point operations per second.
security interest over a group of non-constant assets
The company secured the loan with a floating charge on its inventory and receivables..
temporary corporate borrowing for immediate needs
The company relied on floating debt for cash flow.
structure that lifts ships for repair
The ship was moved to a floating dry dock for repairs.
perennial freshwater plant of genus Nymphoides
We studied the floating heart in biology class.
interest charged on borrowed money that can change with market conditions
The loan has floating interest linked to the central bank rate.
explosive device floating to destroy ships on contact
The navy discovered a floating mine near the harbor.
system for representing real numbers with a base and exponent
Floating point is essential for scientific calculations.
software for performing floating point arithmetic operations
The new software includes a floating point package for calculations.
Expressions with point
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.
show the direction to go
The guide will point the way to the campsite.
gain a point by achieving something in a game or contest
She scored a point with her last shot.
understand someone's argument or perspective in a discussion
I see your point about the budget constraints.
understand someone's perspective or argument
I see your point about the budget constraints.
understand the purpose or reason of something
After the explanation, I could finally see the point of the new policy..
introduce the main idea or important part in conversation
The point is we need to finish the project on time!
no reason to do something because it is useless
There is no point in arguing with him.
asking about the reason for something
What's the point of this meeting?
irrelevant or unrelated to the matter at hand
Your argument, though interesting, is beside the point of this discussion..
not relevant to the main topic or issue
His comment was interesting but besides the point.
example illustrating a point
The recent election is a case in point.
successfully communicate an idea to others
She struggled to get her point across during the meeting.
repeat or explain a point more than needed
He tends to labour the point in every meeting.
fail to understand the main idea
During the lecture, he completely lost the point.
Expressions with notation
system of numbers based on ten
In decimal notation, the number ten is written as 10.
system of writing music using symbols
She learned music notation to compose her own songs.
system of symbols showing how music should be played
Musical notation helps musicians play the right notes.
system of symbols and rules used in algebra
Algebraic notation simplifies the expression of complex equations..
notation using two characters usually 0 and 1
The data was encoded in binary notation.
formulas used to describe chemical reactions
Chemical notation shows the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
system for representing mathematical concepts
Understanding mathematical notation is key in advanced math courses.
numerical representation with a fixed decimal point
The algorithm uses fixed-point notation for calculations.
notation where operators are placed between operands
In infix notation, the sum of two and three is written as 2 + 3..
symbols used to represent logical expressions
Logical notation helps in understanding complex arguments.
notation where operators precede operands
In Polish notation, add 3 and 5 is written as + 3 5.
number writing method where digit value depends on position
Positional notation is used in the decimal system.
method to express numbers using a coefficient and powers of 10
The number 0.000123 is written as 1.23 x 10^-4 in scientific notation.
notation where operators follow their operands
In suffix notation, write '3 4 +' instead of '3 + 4'.
numerical system using 16 symbols including 0-9 and A-F
The color code is written in hexadecimal notation.
system of symbols for wind speed measurement
The meteorologist used Beaufort notation to record the storm's intensity.
musical notation for Gregorian chant using neumes
The choir learned to read chant notation for the mass.
system for representing teeth
The dentist used dental notation to record the patient's teeth conditions.
way to write numbers using base 12
In duodecimal notation, twelve is written as 10.
notation where operators precede operands in expressions
Lukasiewicz notation simplifies the expression evaluation process.
mathematical notation using digits 0 to 7
Convert the binary number to octal notation.
notation for math expressions without parentheses
The equation was solved using parenthesis-free notation.
notation where operators follow their operands
In postfix notation, you write '3 4 +' instead of '3 + 4'.
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- French:notation en virgule flottante, ...
- German:Gleitkommadarstellung, ...
- Italian:notazione a virgola mobile, ...
- Spanish:notación de punto flotante, ...
- Portuguese:notação de ponto flutuante, ...
- Chinese:浮点表示法, ...
- Japanese:浮動小数点表記, ...
- Arabic:صِيغة الفاصِلة العائِمة, ...
- Hebrew:יֵיצוּג בְּנְקוּדָה צְפָה, ...
- Russian:плавающая точка, ...
- Ukrainian:числова система з плаваючою комою, ...
- Hindi:फ्लोटिंग-पॉइंट संकेतन, ...
- Bengali:ভাসমান বিন্দু নোটেশন, ...
- Catalan:notació de coma flotant, ...
- Czech:zápis s plovoucí desetinnou čárkou, ...
- Danish:flydende kommatal, ...
- Dutch:zwevendekommavoorstelling, ...
- Greek:σημειογραφία κινητής υποδιαστολής, ...
- Hungarian:lebegőpontos jelölés, ...
- Khmer:កំណត់សម្គាល់ចំណុចអណ្តែត, ...
- Korean:부동 소수점 표기법, ...
- Persian:نمادگذاری اعشاری, ...
- Polish:notacja zmiennoprzecinkowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):notação de ponto flutuante, ...
- Romanian:notație în virgulă mobilă, ...
- Swedish:flyttalsnotation, ...
- Thai:สัญกรณ์เลขลอย, ...
- Turkish:hareketli nokta gösterimi, ...
- Vietnamese:ký hiệu dấu phẩy động, ...
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