fixed notation
nounUK /fɪkst nəʊˈteɪʃən/
US /fɪkst noʊˈteɪʃən/
A way of writing numbers where the decimal point always stays in the same place.
In fixed notation, the number 12.50 always shows two digits after the decimal point.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of writing music where each note's pitch and length are written in a set, unchanging way.
The composer used fixed notation so every player knew exactly which note to play.
3. A style of writing or recording information in a set, unchangeable form.
The old records were kept in fixed notation on paper ledgers.
4. In computing, a number format where the position of the radix point is set in advance.
The calculator stores values in fixed notation to save memory.