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deci-

(word root) tenth

Examples of words with the root deci-: decibel

deci-

pref.

One tenth (10^-1): deciliter.

[French déci-, from Latin decimus, tenth, from decem, ten; see dekm̥ in Indo-European roots.]

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deci-

prefix

(Units) denoting one tenth; 10^–1: decimetre. Symbol: d

[from French déci-, from Latin decimus tenth]

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deci-

a combining form used initially in the names of units of measurement that are one tenth the size of the unit denoted by the second element of the compound: decibel; deciliter.

(Latin decimus tenth]

deci-

A prefix that means "one tenth," as in deciliter, one tenth of a liter.

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deci-

Prefix meaning 1⁄10 in the metric system; e.g., a deciliter (dl) is a measure of liquid volume equal to 1⁄10 (0.01) litre.

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Abdul Hamid Ahmad, editor in chief at Gulf News, called the deci- sion to close Xpress "painful" and blamed market conditions and declining revenues.

Gulf News closes Xpress tabloid and lays off staff at main paper

Gardner said his office is hammering out a new policy to help guide those deci- sions.

Harcleroad substitute takes office

It said the Commission's deci- sion to block its purchase of First Choice in 1999 had lost it profits and other income to the amount alleged.