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Decimalize (Verb)

Change to the decimal system; "The country decimalized the currency in 1975".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The country's monetary authorities decided to decimalize the currency to simplify transactions and make calculations easier.
Experts recommended decimalizing the complex system of weights and measures to facilitate international trade.
When the country decimalized its currency in 1975, the reactions from both merchants and consumers were overwhelmingly positive.
The government implemented plans to decimalize the old system, making it more efficient and streamlined for the modern economy.
As a result of joining the international trade agreements, the nation agreed to decimalize their outdated units of measurement by the end of the year.

Change from fractions to decimals; "Stock prices will be decimalized in the year 2000".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The company plans to decimalize its financial records by the end of the year to make calculations easier.
The new system will decimalize weights and measures to simplify international trade.
To increase accuracy, scientists recommend decimalizing test results.
The financial sector agreed to decimalize trading increments in an effort to reduce confusion.
In 2001, the US stock market finally decimalized stock prices after years of using fractions.