The phrase "decimal point" refers to a small dot or period used in numbers to separate the whole number part from the fraction part. It helps us understand the value of each digit and makes it easier to work with numbers. Full definition
OU got the chance to face Florida because of decimal points in the BCS formulas, then lost because of a couple of goal line glitches. (sbnation.com)
Constant relaunches with new first issues, renumbering those relaunches to exploit a big - number milestone such as a 500th issue, half issues, zero issues, issues with decimal points, Greek letters... it's exhausting and irritating, and I'm certain it's frustrating for people preparing price guides and collection databases. (cbr.com)
The fact that the company is run by John Lithgow — and that Lithgow's sister is Jean Smart — is enough to tip off the audience that Wolff is dealing with something messier than a few misplaced decimal points in a long sequence of zeroes. (people.com)