number representation
nounUK /ˈnʌmbə ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈnʌmbər ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
A number representation is a way to write or show a number.
Writing 7 as 'seven' or 'VII' are two number representations.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the way a computer stores a number in binary form.
The program converts the number representation from decimal to binary.
3. A symbol or set of symbols used to stand for a quantity.
Roman numerals are an old number representation.
4. The act of showing a quantity using digits, words, or pictures.
The chart gives a visual number representation of the class scores.