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SEXAGESIMAL SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Geography
CONT

The sexagesimal system was an ancient system of counting, calculation, and numerical notation that used powers of 60 much as the decimal system uses powers of 10.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

[...] système de numération utilisant la base 60.

OBS

[...] le système sexagésimal n'est pas tant utilisé en informatique ou en logique pure, mais est pratique pour la mesure des angles et des coordonnées géographiques.

Spanish

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