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cifra

Definitions of cifra
  1. noun
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
    synonyms: numero, rango
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    types:
    coordinata
    a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
    impaginazione
    the system of numbering pages
    costante
    a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
    fattore
    any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
    punteggio, punto
    a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
    base
    (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
    addendo
    a number that is added to another number (the augend)
    quadrato
    the product of two equal terms
    dividendo
    a number to be divided by another number
    quota, quoto, quoziente
    the number obtained by division
    caratteristica
    the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
    saldo
    the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
    coefficiente
    a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic
    capofila, primo
    the first element in a countable series
    numeratore
    the dividend of a fraction
    denominatore
    the divisor of a fraction
    aliquota
    an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity
  2. noun
    a quantity of money
    synonyms: ammontare, importo, somma
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    types:
    interesse, lucro, tornaconto
    the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
    censo, cespite, rendita
    the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
    apporto, contributo, contribuzione
    an amount of money contributed
    passivo, perdita
    the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
    acconto, anticipo
    an amount paid before it is earned
  3. noun
    a symbol used to represent a number
    synonyms: numero
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    type of:
    segno, simbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
  4. noun
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
    synonyms: monogramma
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    type of:
    segno, simbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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