Numeral system

Numeral System

A Numeral System (pronunciation: /ˈnjuːmərəl ˈsɪstəm/) is a system for expressing numbers using a consistent set of symbols or numerals. These systems may be classified as linear, positional, or a combination of both.

Etymology

The term "numeral system" is derived from the Latin word "numerus" which means "number" and the Greek word "systēma" which means "organized whole".

Types of Numeral Systems

There are several types of numeral systems, including:

• Binary numeral system: A system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1.
• Decimal numeral system: A system that uses ten digits, from 0 to 9.
• Hexadecimal numeral system: A system that uses sixteen digits, from 0 to 9 and A to F.
• Octal numeral system: A system that uses eight digits, from 0 to 7.

Related Terms

• Digit: A symbol used in numeral systems to represent numbers.
• Number: A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.
• Arithmetic: A branch of mathematics that involves the properties and relationships of numbers.
• Mathematics: A field of study that involves the properties and relationships of abstract objects such as numbers and figures.

See Also

• Number theory
• Numeration
• Counting

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Numeral system
• Wikipedia's article - Numeral system

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