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FLOATING-POINT SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 1999-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

A numeration system in which a real number, represented by a pair of distinct numerals, is the product of the mantissa, one of the numerals, and a value obtained by raising the implicit floating-point base to a power denoted by the exponent indicated by the second numeral.

OBS

floating-point system; floating-point representation system: terms standardized by CSA and ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Numération dans laquelle chaque nombre réel, représenté par un couple de numéraux, est égal au produit de la mantisse, l'un des numéraux, et une valeur obtenue en élevant la base de séparation flottante à une puissance désignée par l'exposant de l'autre numéral.

OBS

numération à séparation flottante; numération à virgule flottante : termes normalisés par la CSA et l'ISO.

Spanish

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