Difference between revisions of "Double"
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Revision as of 18:57, 16 July 2019
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Definition
A double is a data type. It is a floating-point number that has 64 bits of space.
Relevance
Doubles are commonly used for large numbers in programming. Being floating-point numbers, doubles can hold decimal precision.
Explanation
Doubles can be used for arithmetic expressions such as addition, multiplication, division in programming.
