What is another word for floating point notation?
Pronunciation: [flˈə͡ʊtɪŋ pˈɔ͡ɪnt nə͡ʊtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Floating point notation is a term used in computer science to represent decimal numbers in a binary format. It is widely used in programming languages and computing systems to handle floating-point numbers. However, there are also some synonyms for this term, such as floating-point arithmetic, floating-point representation, floating-point format, and floating-point computation. These phrases all refer to the same concept of representing decimal numbers in a binary format, with varying levels of technical specificity. Regardless of the term used, floating point notation is essential in modern computing to perform complex mathematical operations, such as those found in scientific, financial, and engineering applications.
