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Record 1 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

The expression of a number multiplied by its base number raised to a power.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Système de notation des nombres dans lequel la valeur d'un nombre est égale au produit de la mantisse par une puissance de la base de numération dépendant de la caractéristique.

OBS

Les nombres en virgule flottante comportent une indication de position de virgule.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
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