Decimalizing

/ˈdɛsɪməlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle form: the ongoing process of converting something to decimal form.

Etymology

Present participle of 'decimalize' formed by adding '-ing' to the verb stem, indicating an action in progress.

Kelly Says

South Africa's process of decimalizing their currency in 1961 happened during intense political turmoil, yet the economic reform succeeded because decimal math is simply more efficient for computers and commerce.

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