Definition:Base of Number System
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Definition
The fundamental grouping unit of a number system is referred to as its base.
Examples
Egyptian
The Egyptian numerals are an example of a numeral system whose base is $10$.
Also see
- Results about number systems can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): number system
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): number system