significant figures

esp US significant digits


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  1. the figures of a number that express a magnitude to a specified degree of accuracy, rounding up or down the final figure: 3.141 59 to four significant figures is 3.142

  2. the number of such figures: 3.142 has four significant figures Compare decimal place (def. 2)

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  • Solve the equation obtaining the values of the roots correct to three significant figures.

    A Review of Algebra | Romeyn Henry Rivenburg