Definition of "fixed-point" [fixed-point]

• Of, relating to, or being a method of writing numerical quantities with a predetermined number of digits and with the decimal located at a single unchanging position. (adjective)

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• "I'm just confused as to why it is considered a cone, unless it is for a single fixed-point directional transmission."
• "Their fixed-point flight redemption offer is going away on March 1st, and earlier this month Adam discovered that they've already lowered the cap from $4200 to $2800, although there was no mention of this change on their website when he logged in to redeem his points."
• "Citibank's "ThankYou" network (www. thankyou.com) has offered a fixed-point flight redemption offer for a while. 140,000 points, for instance, has netted a roundtrip business class flight valued up to $4200 between the continental U.S. and Hawaii."