Meaning of the word "decimal point" in English

What does "decimal point" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

decimal point

US /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl ˌpɔɪnt/

Noun

a point or dot separating the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number

Example:
In the number 3.14, the dot between 3 and 1 is the decimal point.
Make sure to align the numbers correctly under the decimal point when adding.