adverb
- in a manner relating to or expressed in decimals; using the decimal system or decimal notation
Usage: commonly used in mathematics and scientific contexts
Examples
- The fraction 1/4 is expressed decimally as 0.25.
- To solve this problem, you must convert the percentage decimally first.
- The measurements were recorded decimally for greater precision.
- Scientists often represent data decimally in their calculations.
- The price was listed decimally as $19.99 rather than as a fraction.