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NUMBER REPRESENTATION

The representation of numbers by agreed sets of symbols according to
agreed rules [13].


NUMBER SYSTEM

Loosely, a number representation system. Any system for the representation of
numbers (see POSITIONAL NOTATION) [13].


NUMERAL

(1) A discrete representation of a number. For example, twelve, 12, XII, 11002 are four different numerals that represent the same number. (2) A numeric word that represents a number [13].


NUTATING

Moving an antenna feed point in a conical pattern so that the polarization of the beam does not change [18].



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