How Do You Spell DECIMALIZE?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛsɪmə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Decimals are an important component of mathematics, and the word "decimalize" is used to describe the act of converting non-decimal units into decimal units. The IPA phonetic transcription of "decimalize" is /dɛsəməlaɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced as "des," the second syllable as "uhm," and the third syllable as "uh-lize." The word contains the root "decimal," which refers to the base ten numbering system. By adding the suffix "-ize," which means "to make," the word takes on the meaning of converting to decimals.

DECIMALIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Decimalize is a verb that refers to the process of converting a system of numerical notation or measurement into a decimal system. This term is commonly used in relation to currency, where it signifies the transition from a system based on fractions or non-decimal units to one based on proportions of ten.

   In the field of currency, decimalize typically denotes the act of changing a unit of currency into a decimal-based system, where the basic unit is divided into multiples of ten, such as the transition from pounds, shillings, and pence to a system solely based on pounds and decimal subunits such as pence or cents. Decimalization not only simplifies calculations but also allows for easier conversion and comparison between different currencies.

   In a wider context, decimalize can also be applied to other systems of measurement or notation, such as weights and measures, where it involves replacing or redefining the units of measurement to align with the decimal system, facilitating conversions and standardization. This process often results in increased convenience, accuracy, and ease of use in various practical applications.

   Overall, decimalize refers to the act of converting a numerical or measurement system into a decimal-based system, thereby streamlining processes, facilitating comparisons, and promoting uniformity and simplicity.

Common Misspellings for DECIMALIZE

• secimalize
• xecimalize
• cecimalize
• fecimalize
• recimalize
• eecimalize
• dwcimalize
• dscimalize
• ddcimalize
• drcimalize
• d4cimalize
• d3cimalize
• deximalize
• devimalize
• defimalize
• dedimalize
• decumalize
• decjmalize
• decimalizd
• decimal ize

Etymology of DECIMALIZE

The word "decimalize" is derived from the noun "decimal", which comes from the Latin word "decimus" meaning "tenth". The suffix "-ize" is added to the word "decimal" to form the verb "decimalize", indicating the act of changing or converting something into decimal form.

Similar spelling words for DECIMALIZE

• decimal digit,
• DSMLS,
• Diazemuls,
• decimalise,
• decimal point,
• dismayls,
• decimals,
• desmolase,
• dissimiles,
• dysmelias,
• decimal,
• dismals.

Conjugate verb Decimalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decimalized

you would have decimalized

he/she/it would have decimalized

we would have decimalized

they would have decimalized

I would have decimalize

you would have decimalize

he/she/it would have decimalize

we would have decimalize

they would have decimalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been decimalizing

you would have been decimalizing

he/she/it would have been decimalizing

we would have been decimalizing

they would have been decimalizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would decimalize

you would decimalize

he/she/it would decimalize

we would decimalize

they would decimalize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be decimalizing

you would be decimalizing

he/she/it would be decimalizing

we would be decimalizing

they would be decimalizing

FUTURE

I will decimalize

you will decimalize

he/she/it will decimalize

we will decimalize

they will decimalize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decimalizing

you will be decimalizing

he/she/it will be decimalizing

we will be decimalizing

they will be decimalizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decimalized

you will have decimalized

he/she/it will have decimalized

we will have decimalized

they will have decimalized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decimalizing

you will have been decimalizing

he/she/it will have been decimalizing

we will have been decimalizing

they will have been decimalizing

IMPERATIVE

you decimalize

we let´s decimalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decimalize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decimalizing

you were decimalizing

he/she/it was decimalizing

we were decimalizing

they were decimalizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

decimalized

PAST PERFECT

I had decimalized

you had decimalized

he/she/it had decimalized

we had decimalized

they had decimalized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decimalizing

you had been decimalizing

he/she/it had been decimalizing

we had been decimalizing

they had been decimalizing

PRESENT

I decimalize

you decimalize

he/she/it decimalizes

we decimalize

they decimalize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decimalizing

you are decimalizing

he/she/it is decimalizing

we are decimalizing

they are decimalizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decimalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decimalized

you have decimalized

he/she/it has decimalized

we have decimalized

they have decimalized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decimalizing

you have been decimalizing

he/she/it has been decimalizing

we have been decimalizing

they have been decimalizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it decimalize

SIMPLE PAST

I decimalized

you decimalized

he/she/it decimalized

we decimalized

they decimalized