Integer vs. Float

Integernoun

(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

Integernoun

A complete entity; a whole number, in contradistinction to a fraction or a mixed number.

Integernoun

any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero

Integernoun

a number which is not a fraction; a whole number

Integernoun

a thing complete in itself.

Integer

An integer (from the Latin integer meaning ) is colloquially defined as a number that can be written without a fractional component. For example, 21, 4, 0, and −2048 are integers, while 9.75, 5+1/2, and √2 are not.

Floatverb

(intransitive) Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

Floatverb

(transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.

Floatverb

(intransitive) To be capable of floating.

Floatverb

(intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating

Floatverb

(intransitive) To drift or wander aimlessly.

Floatverb

(intransitive) To drift gently through the air.

Floatverb

(intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.

Floatverb

To circulate.

Floatverb

(of an idea or scheme) To be viable.

Floatverb

(transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.

Floatverb

(intransitive) To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.

Floatverb

(of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets as opposed to by rule.

Floatverb

To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.

Floatverb

To extend a short-term loan to.

Floatverb

To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.

Floatverb

(transitive) To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.

Floatverb

(transitive) To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.

Floatverb

(transitive) To transport by float (vehicular trailer).

Floatverb

(poker) To perform a float.

Floatverb

To cause (an element within a document) to float above or beside others.

Floatnoun

A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

Floatnoun

A mass of timber or boards fastened together, and conveyed down a stream by the current; a raft.

Floatnoun

A float board.

Floatnoun

A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.

Floatnoun

A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.

Floatnoun

An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.

Floatnoun

(British) A small vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.

Floatnoun

(finance) Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.

Floatnoun

An offering of shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, normally followed by a listing on a stock exchange.

Floatnoun

(banking) The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.

Floatnoun

(insurance) Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.

Floatnoun

(programming) A floating-point number, especially one that has lower precision than a double.

Floatnoun

A soft beverage with a scoop of ice-cream floating in it.

Floatnoun

A small sum of money put in a cashier's till at the start of business to enable change to be made.

Floatnoun

(poker) A maneuver where a player calls on the flop or turn with a weak hand, with the intention of bluffing after a subsequent community card.

Floatnoun

(knitting) One of the loose ends of yarn on an unfinished work.

Floatnoun

(automotive) a car carrier or car transporter truck or truck-and-trailer combination

Floatnoun

(transport) a lowboy trailer

Floatnoun

(tempering) A device sending a copious stream of water to the heated surface of a bulky object, such as an anvil or die.

Floatnoun

(obsolete) The act of flowing; flux; flow.

Floatnoun

A quantity of earth, eighteen feet square and one foot deep.

Floatnoun

A polishing block used in marble working; a runner.

Floatnoun

A coal cart.

Floatnoun

A breakdancing move in which the body is held parallel to the floor while balancing on one or both hands.

Floatnoun

(computing) A visual style on a web page that causes the styled elements to float above or beside others.

Floatnoun

Anything which floats or rests on the surface of a fluid, as to sustain weight, or to indicate the height of the liquid surface, or mark the place of, something.

Floatnoun

A float board. See Float board (below).

Floatnoun

A contrivance for affording a copious stream of water to the heated surface of an object of large bulk, as an anvil or die.

Floatnoun

The act of flowing; flux; flow.

Floatnoun

A quantity of earth, eighteen feet square and one foot deep.

Floatnoun

The trowel or tool with which the floated coat of plastering is leveled and smoothed.

Floatnoun

A polishing block used in marble working; a runner.

Floatnoun

A single-cut file for smoothing; a tool used by shoemakers for rasping off pegs inside a shoe.

Floatnoun

A coal cart.

Floatnoun

The sea; a wave. See Flote, n.

Floatnoun

The free use of money for a time between occurrence of a transaction (such as depositing a check or a purchase made using a credit card), and the time when funds are withdrawn to cover the transaction; also, the money made available between transactions in that manner.

Floatnoun

a vehicle on which an exhibit or display is mounted, driven or pulled as part of a parade. The float often is based on a large flat platform, and may contain a very elaborate structure with a tableau or people.

Floatverb

To rest on the surface of any fluid; to swim; to be buoyed up.

Floatverb

To move quietly or gently on the water, as a raft; to drift along; to move or glide without effort or impulse on the surface of a fluid, or through the air.

Floatverb

To cause to float; to cause to rest or move on the surface of a fluid; as, the tide floated the ship into the harbor.

Floatverb

To flood; to overflow; to cover with water.

Floatverb

To pass over and level the surface of with a float while the plastering is kept wet.

Floatverb

To support and sustain the credit of, as a commercial scheme or a joint-stock company, so as to enable it to go into, or continue in, operation.

Floatnoun

the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

Floatnoun

the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public

Floatnoun

a drink with ice cream floating in it

Floatnoun

an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade

Floatnoun

a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco

Floatnoun

something that remains on the surface of a liquid

Floatverb

be in motion due to some air or water current;

Floatverb

be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink

Floatverb

set afloat;

Floatverb

circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with;

Floatverb

move lightly, as if suspended;

Floatverb

put into the water;

Floatverb

make the surface of level or smooth;

Floatverb

allow (currencies) to fluctuate;

Floatverb

convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation;