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• Number system — This article is about different sets of numbers. For different methods of expressing numbers with symbols, see numeral system. In mathematics, a number system is a set of numbers, (in the broadest sense of the word), together with one or more… …   Wikipedia

• number system — noun any notation for the representation of numbers • Syn: ↑numeration system, ↑number representation system, ↑system of numeration • Members of this Topic: ↑base, ↑radix • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• decimal number system — ▪ mathematics also called  Hindu Arabic, or Arabic, number system        in mathematics, positional numeral system employing 10 as the base and requiring 10 different numerals, the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. It also requires a dot… …   Universalium

• base — base1 [bās] n. [ME < OFr bas < L basis,BASIS] 1. the thing or part on which something rests; lowest part or bottom; foundation 2. the fundamental or main part, as of a plan, organization, system, theory, etc. 3. the principal or essential… …   English World dictionary

• decimal number system — noun a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten • Syn: ↑decimal numeration system, ↑decimal system • Hypernyms: ↑positional notation, ↑positional representation system • Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• binary number system — ▪ mathematics       in mathematics, positional numeral system employing 2 as the base and so requiring only two different symbols for its digits, 0 and 1, instead of the usual 10 different symbols needed in the decimal system. The importance of… …   Universalium

• Number — For other uses, see Numbers (disambiguation). A number is a mathematical object used to count and measure. In mathematics, the definition of number has been extended over the years to include such numbers as zero, negative numbers, rational… …   Wikipedia

• Base (mathematics) — In arithmetic, the base refers to the number b in an expression of the form b n . The number n is called the exponent and the expression is known formally as exponentiation of b by n or the exponential of n with base b . It is more commonly… …   Wikipedia

• number symbolism — Introduction       cultural associations, including religious, philosophic, and aesthetic, with various numbers.       Humanity has had a love hate relationship with numbers from the earliest times. Bones dating from perhaps 30,000 years ago show …   Universalium

• base — base1 [ beıs ] noun count *** ▸ 1 lowest part of something ▸ 2 place where something is done ▸ 3 ideas etc. to start from ▸ 4 people/businesses ▸ 5 in baseball ▸ 6 main food/substance ▸ 7 chemical ▸ 8 number ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) the bottom part, edge …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• base — base1 W1S1 [beıs] v [T usually passive] to have your main place of work, business etc in a particular place ▪ The paper had intended to base itself in London. be based in sth ▪ The new organization will be based in Dallas. →↑based base on/upon… …   Dictionary of contemporary English