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decimal point

nouna dot which indicates the division between the whole unit and its smaller parts, e.g. 4.75COMMENTThe decimal point is used in the UK and US. In most European countries a comma is used to indicate a decimal, so 4,75 per cent in Germany means 4.75 per cent in the UK and the US.

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  6. decimal point - Wiktionary
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  8. decimal point: Definition from Answers.com
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