key term - Decimal system

Definition

The decimal system is a number system that uses a base of 10. It includes the digits 0-9 and each digit's value is determined by its position within the number.

Related terms

Binary:

Binary is a number system that uses a base of 2, consisting only of the digits 0 and 1. It is commonly used in computer systems because it represents digital information using electrical signals.

Hexadecimal:

Hexadecimal is a number system that uses a base of 16, consisting of digits from 0 to 9 and letters A to F.

Octal: Octal is a number system that uses a base of 8, consisting of digits from 0 to 7.