Decimalisation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɛsɪməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decimalisation is a noun meaning Conversion to a decimal system.
Meaning
Conversion to a decimal system.
More Meanings
- Specifically, conversion of the currencies of the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1971 from pounds, shillings and pence to a decimal system in which one pound was worth 100 new pence (later renamed simply pence).
Example Sentences
In these days of decimalization and metrication it is a pity that SI units were not used as this will date a very useful little book prematurely.
Word Forms
- decimalisations
- decimalization
Synonyms for decimalisation
Depending on context, synonyms include decimalization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decimalization, decimalism, decimal, duodecimality, octavation, dozenalism.
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