Positional Notation (Noun)
Meaning
A numeration system in which a real number is represented by an ordered set of characters where the value of a character depends on its position.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The decimal system is a classic example of positional notation, where each digit's value depends on its position in the number.
- In positional notation, the value of a digit is determined by its position and the base of the number system.
- The binary number system is a positional notation system that uses only two digits: 0 and 1.
- Positional notation allows for efficient arithmetic operations, such as addition and multiplication, to be performed on numbers.
- The use of positional notation in computer programming has simplified the representation and manipulation of numerical data.