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Decimal point

The decimal point is used to mark the boundary between the integer and the fractional parts of a decimal numeral. In most English speaking countries, a dot (.) is used as the decimal symbol. In many non-English speaking countries a decimal comma (,) is used instead. For numeral systems other than decimal, the analogous point is known as a radix point.

Example usage:

• In the US: 1,234,567.89
• In the UK: 1,234,567.89 or 1,234,567·89
• In France and South Africa: 1 234 567,89
• In Germany: 1.234.567,89

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