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(ones-place) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the digit in a number that represents the number of units and is situated immediately to the left of the decimal point in a whole number.

Example Sentence

In the number 345, the digit 5 is in the ones place.

More Example Sentences

When rounding to the nearest ten, the number in the ones place is crucial.

Synonyms

units place; single digit; unit position

Antonyms

tens place; hundreds place; thousands place

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