decimal
- n a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
- n a number in the decimal system
- s numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
the decimal system
deciding
- n the cognitive process of reaching a decision
- v reach, make, or come to a decision about something
- v bring to an end; settle conclusively
- v cause to decide
- v influence or determine
- s having the power or quality of deciding
cast the deciding vote
deciduous
- a (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
- s (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
deciduous teeth
deciphered
- v convert code into ordinary language
- v read with difficulty
- a converted from cryptic to intelligible language
decisive
- a determining or having the power to determine an outcome
cast the decisive vote
two factors had a decisive influence - s unmistakable
had a decisive lead in the polls - a characterized by decision and firmness
an able and decisive young woman
we needed decisive leadership
she gave him a decisive answer - s forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis