significant figure

US /ˌsɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt ˈfɪɡ.ər/
UK /ˌsɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt ˈfɪɡ.ər/
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chiffre significatif, chiffres significatifs

a digit in a number that is not a leading or trailing zero, or a zero that is not a placeholder

:
The measurement 0.0050 has two significant figures.
La mesure 0.0050 a deux chiffres significatifs.
When performing calculations, always consider the number of significant figures.
Lors de l'exécution des calculs, tenez toujours compte du nombre de chiffres significatifs.