Fixed Point

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Fixed Point </dt>
1. Positional notation in which corresponding places in different quantities are occupied by coefficients of the same power of the base. Contrast to floating point. </dd>
2. A notation in which the base point is assumed to remain fixed with respect to one end of the numeric expressions. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use