What is another word for fixed-point number?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪkstpˈɔ͡ɪnt nˈʌmbə] (IPA) 
A fixed-point number is a numeric data type used to represent decimal values with a fixed number of digits after the decimal point, such as currency or measurements. Some synonyms used for fixed-point numbers include "fixed-decimal", "fixed-precision", or "fixed-space" numbers. In contrast to floating-point numbers that use scientific notation to represent large or small numbers, fixed-point numbers have a defined and constant resolution. Another related term is the "fixed-radix" or "fixed-base" number, which describes the base or number system used to represent the value, such as decimal or binary. Understanding the different types of numeric data types is essential in computer programming and data analysis.
