What is another word for fixed-point representation system?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪkstpˈɔ͡ɪnt ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈe͡ɪʃən sˈɪstəm] (IPA) 
A fixed-point representation system is a method of representing numbers in a computer where a specific number of bits are allocated for whole numbers and a specific number for decimal fractions. This system is also known as a fixed-point arithmetic system. Other synonyms for this term include fixed-precision representation, fixed-point binary system, and fixed-decimal arithmetic. In this system, the position of the decimal point is fixed and does not change, unlike with a floating-point representation system. The fixed-point representation system is commonly used in embedded systems and signal processing applications where high precision is not required, but predictability and stability are crucial.
