1. numbers expressed in the base-10 system, especially those containing a decimal point to show fractional parts
Usage: plural of decimal

Examples

• Students learned to add and subtract decimals in math class.
• The calculator displays answers as decimals rather than fractions.
• Converting fractions to decimals helps with comparison.
• She rounded the decimals to two places after the decimal point.
• The price was listed in decimals: $12.99.
• Working with decimals is essential for handling money.