arbitrary-precision
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/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri prɪˈsɪʒən/
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/ˈɑːbɪtrəri prɪˈsɪʒən/
unlimited accuracy
Etymology
'arbitrary-precision' originates from the combination of 'arbitrary,' meaning 'based on random choice or personal whim,' and 'precision,' meaning 'the quality of being exact.'
The term 'arbitrary-precision' evolved from the need to describe computational systems that can handle numbers beyond fixed limits.
Initially, 'arbitrary' meant 'random or capricious,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'unlimited or flexible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to a system or method that can handle numbers of any size or precision, limited only by the available memory of the system.
The software uses arbitrary-precision arithmetic to ensure accuracy in calculations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45