Float vs. Double: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Published on February 17, 2024
Float and Double are both data types used in programming to store decimal numbers, but Double has higher precision than Float.
Key Differences
Float and Double are both floating-point data types used in various programming languages to store numbers with fractional parts. Float is a single-precision, 32-bit floating-point data type and can store decimal numbers up to 7 decimal digits accurately. Double, short for double-precision, is a 64-bit floating-point data type with a precision of up to 15 decimal digits, making it more accurate for storing large or precise decimal numbers.
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The key difference between Float and Double is their precision and storage size. Float, being a 32-bit type, occupies less space in memory compared to Double, which is a 64-bit type. This makes Float more memory-efficient, but it also means it has a smaller range and less precision than Double.
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In terms of usage, Float is often used in applications where memory conservation is crucial and the exact precision of large decimal numbers is not critical. Double, with its higher precision, is preferred in calculations requiring greater accuracy, such as scientific computations and financial calculations.
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The choice between Float and Double depends on the specific requirements of the application. If the application needs to handle large numbers with high precision, Double is the preferred choice. Conversely, if the application is running on a device with limited memory and does not require high precision, Float may be more suitable.
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Both Float and Double are susceptible to rounding errors, but the effects are more pronounced in Float due to its lower precision. Developers need to consider these factors when choosing between Float and Double for their computational needs.
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Comparison Chart
Precision
Single precision (up to 7 digits)
Double precision (up to 15 digits)
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Use Cases
Suitable for less precise calculations or memory-limited applications
Preferred for high-precision calculations and scientific applications
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Float and Double Definitions
Float
Float may lead to precision errors in complex calculations.
Calculating the orbit trajectory using Float resulted in precision errors.
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Double
Double provides higher precision than Float for storing decimal numbers.
To capture the precise measurement, the variable was declared as a Double.
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Float
Float is less precise but more memory-efficient than Double.
To optimize memory usage, Float was chosen over Double for storing coordinates.
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Double
Double occupies more memory space than Float, affecting memory usage.
Using Double increased the program's memory consumption.
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Float
To remain suspended within or on the surface of a fluid without sinking.
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Double
Double is preferred in applications where precision is more critical than memory efficiency.
In the data analysis software, Double types were used for precision critical computations.
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Float
To be suspended in or move through space as if supported by a liquid.
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Float
To move easily or lightly
"Miss Golightly ... floated round in their arms light as a scarf" (Truman Capote).
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Double
Composed of two unlike parts; dual
A double meaning.
A double role for an actor.
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Float
(Economics) To rise or fall freely in response to the market
Allowed the dollar to float.
A loan whose interest rate floats with the prime rate.
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Double
(Botany) Having many more than the usual number of petals, usually in a crowded or an overlapping arrangement
A double chrysanthemum.
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Float
(Economics) To allow (the exchange value of a currency, for example) to rise or fall freely in response to the market
Inflation forced the government to float the currency.
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Double
Something capable of carrying, moving, or holding two people or things, as a mattress.
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Double
An actor who takes the place of another actor in scenes requiring special skills or preparations
A stunt double.
A body double.
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Float
(Computers) To convert (data) from fixed-point notation to floating-point notation.
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Double
Doubles(Sports) A form of a game, such as tennis or handball, having two players on each side.
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Double
(Baseball) A hit enabling the batter to reach second base. Also called two-bagger, two-base hit.
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Float
A buoyant object, such as a piece of cork or a plastic ball, used to hold a net or part of a fishing line afloat.
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Double
A bid in bridge indicating strength to one's partner; a request for a bid.
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Double
A bid doubling one's opponent's bid in bridge, thus increasing the penalty for failure to fulfill the contract.
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Float
A floating ball attached to a lever to regulate the water level in a tank.
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Float
(Biology) An air-filled sac or structure that aids in the flotation of an aquatic organism. Also called air bladder, air vesicle.
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Float
A decorated exhibit or scene mounted on a mobile platform and pulled or driven in a parade.
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Float
The number of shares of a security that are publicly owned and traded.
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Float
The time between the issuing or depositing of a check and the debiting of the issuer's account.
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Float
The time during which a credit card purchase can be repaid without interest.
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Float
To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
Helium balloons float in air, while air-filled balloons don't.
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Double
(Music) To duplicate (another part or voice) an octave higher or lower or in unison.
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Float
To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
The boat floated on the water.
The oil floated on the vinegar.
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Float
(transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.
To float a boat
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Float
(intransitive) To be capable of floating.
That boat doesn't float.
Oil floats on vinegar.
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Double
To turn sharply or all the way around; reverse one's course
Had to double back to touch the missed base.
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Float
(intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
I’d love to just float downstream.
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Double
To serve in an additional capacity
A frying pan that doubles as a pie tin.
A conductor who doubles as a pianist.
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Float
(intransitive) To drift or wander aimlessly.
I’m not sure where they went... they're floating around here somewhere.
Images from my childhood floated through my mind.
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Float
(intransitive) To drift gently through the air.
The balloon floated off into the distance.
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Float
(intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.
The dancer floated gracefully around the stage.
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Float
To circulate.
There's a rumour floating around the office that Jan is pregnant.
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Double
To twice the amount or extent; doubly
Paid double for the customized car.
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Float
(aviation) To remain airborne, without touching down, for an excessive length of time during landing, due to excessive airspeed during the landing flare.
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Float
(of an idea or scheme) To be viable.
That's a daft idea... it'll never float.
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Float
(transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.
I floated the idea of free ice-cream on Fridays, but no one was interested.
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Double
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
The closet has double doors.
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Float
(intransitive) To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
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Float
(of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets, as opposed to by central fiat.
The yen floats against the dollar.
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Double
Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.
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Float
To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
The government floated the pound in January.
Increased pressure on Thailand’s currency, the baht, in 1997 led to a crisis that forced the government to float the currency.
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Float
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.
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Float
(transitive) To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.
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Float
(transitive) To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.
It is time to float this horse's teeth.
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Float
To cause (an element within a document) to float above or beside others.
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Float
A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
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Float
A mass of timber or boards fastened together, and conveyed down a stream by the current; a raft.
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Double
Two together; two at a time. (especially in see double)
There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.
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Double
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.
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Float
A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
When pouring a new driveway, you can use a two-by-four as a float.
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Double
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
On second thought, make that a double.
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Float
An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.
That float covered in roses is very pretty.
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Float
(British) A small vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.
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Double
A redundant item for which an identical item already exists.
I have more than 200 stamps in my collection but they're not all unique: some are doubles.
Before printing the photos, Liam deleted the doubles.
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Float
(finance) Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.
Our bank does a nightly sweep of accounts, to adjust the float so we stay within our reserves limit.
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Double
(baseball) A two-base hit.
The catcher hit a double to lead off the ninth.
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Float
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.
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Double
(bridge) A call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract.
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Float
(banking) The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.
No sir, your current float is not taken into account, when assets are legally garnished.
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Double
(billiards) A strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket.
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Float
(insurance) Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.
We make a lot of interest from our nightly float.
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Double
A bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the first race are placed on the horse in the later race.
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Float
(programming) A floating-point number, especially one that has lower precision than a double.
That routine should not have used an int; it should be a float.
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Float
A soft beverage with a scoop of ice-cream floating in it.
I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
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Float
A small sum of money put in a cashier's till, or otherwise secured, at the start of business, to enable change to be made.
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Double
(dominoes) A tile that has the same value (i.e., the same number of pips) on both sides.
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Float
(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.
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Double
A double-precision floating-point number.
The sine function returns a double.
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Double
(soccer) Two competitions, usually one league and one cup, won by the same team in a single season.
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Float
(automotive) A car carrier or car transporter truck or truck-and-trailer combination.
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Double
The feat of winning two events in a single meet or competition.
In 1996, Michael Johnson achieved a double by winning both the 200 and 400 meter dashes.
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Float
A breakdancing move in which the body is held parallel to the floor while balancing on one or both hands.
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Float
(computing) A visual style on a web page that causes the styled elements to float above or beside others.
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Float
(biology) The gas-filled sac, bag, or body of a siphonophore; a pneumatophore.
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Float
Any object (element) whose location in composition (page makeup, pagination) does not flow within body text but rather floats outside of it, usually anchored loosely (in buoy metaphor) to spots within it (citations, callouts): a figure (image), table, box, pull quote, ornament, or other float element.
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Double
(transitive) To multiply by two.
The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.
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Float
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.
This reform bill . . . had been used as a float by the conservative ministry.
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Double
(intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
Our earnings have doubled in the last year.
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Double
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
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Float
A contrivance for affording a copious stream of water to the heated surface of an object of large bulk, as an anvil or die.
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Double
(transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.
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Double
(baseball) To get a two-base hit.
The batter doubled into the corner.
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Float
The trowel or tool with which the floated coat of plastering is leveled and smoothed.
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Float
A single-cut file for smoothing; a tool used by shoemakers for rasping off pegs inside a shoe.
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Double
To serve a second role or have a second purpose.
A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon.
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Double
To act as substitute for (another theatrical performer in a certain role, etc).
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Float
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.
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Double
(theatre) To play (both one part and another, in the same play, etc).
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Float
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.
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Float
To rest on the surface of any fluid; to swim; to be buoyed up.
The ark no more now floats, but seems on ground.
Three blustering nights, borne by the southern blast,I floated.
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Float
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.
They stretch their broad plumes and float upon the wind.
There seems a floating whisper on the hills.
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Double
(music) To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.
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Float
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.
Had floated that bell on the Inchcape rock.
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Float
To flood; to overflow; to cover with water.
Proud Pactolus floats the fruitful lands.
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Double
(bridge) To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
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Float
To pass over and level the surface of with a float while the plastering is kept wet.
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Float
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.
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Double
To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.
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Float
The time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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Float
The number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
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Double
(transitive) To multiply the strength or effect of by two.
Sorry, this store does not double coupons.
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Double
(military) To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.
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Float
An elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
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Double
To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.
Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you.
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Float
A hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco
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Double
Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.
Let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
Darkness and tempest make a double night.
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Float
Be in motion due to some air or water current;
The leaves were blowing in the wind
The boat drifted on the lake
The sailboat was adrift on the open sea
The shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore
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Double
Being in pairs; presenting two of a kind, or two in a set together; coupled.
[Let] The swan, on still St. Mary's lake,Float double, swan and shadow.
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Double
Divided into two; acting two parts, one openly and the other secretly; equivocal; deceitful; insincere.
With a double heart do they speak.
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Float
Set afloat;
He floated the logs down the river
The boy floated his toy boat on the pond
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Double
Having the petals in a flower considerably increased beyond the natural number, usually as the result of cultivation and the expense of the stamens, or stamens and pistils. The white water lily and some other plants have their blossoms naturally double.
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Float
Circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with;
The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform
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Double
To increase by adding an equal number, quantity, length, value, or the like; multiply by two; as, to double a sum of money; to double a number, or length.
Double six thousand, and then treble that.
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Double
To make of two thicknesses or folds by turning or bending together in the middle; to fold one part upon another part of; as, to double the leaf of a book, and the like; to clinch, as the fist; - often followed by up; as, to double up a sheet of paper or cloth.
Then the old manWas wroth, and doubled up his hands.
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Double
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
Thus reënforced, against the adverse fleet,Still doubling ours, brave Rupert leads the way.
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Float
Allow (currencies) to fluctuate;
The government floated the ruble for a few months
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Double
To pass around or by; to march or sail round, so as to reverse the direction of motion.
Sailing along the coast, the doubled the promontory of Carthage.
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Float
Convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation;
Float data
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Float
Float is a 32-bit single-precision floating-point data type used in programming.
The variable 'temperature' was declared as a Float to store the room's temperature.
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Double
To be increased to twice the sum, number, quantity, length, or value; to increase or grow to twice as much.
'T is observed in particular nations, that within the space of three hundred years, notwithstanding all casualties, the number of men doubles.
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Float
Float is used to store decimal numbers with moderate precision requirements.
In the game's code, the Float type was used for the player's score.
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Double
To return upon one's track; to turn and go back over the same ground, or in an opposite direction.
Doubling and turning like a hunted hare.
Doubling and doubling with laborious walk.
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Float
Float is suitable for applications where memory space is a constraint.
Due to limited memory, the sensor data was stored as Float values.
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Double
To play tricks; to use sleights; to play false.
What penalty and danger you accrue,If you be found to double.
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Double
To set up a word or words a second time by mistake; to make a doublet.
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Double
Twice as much; twice the number, sum, quantity, length, value, and the like.
If the thief be found, let him pay double.
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Double
Among compositors, a doublet (see Doublet, 2.); among pressmen, a sheet that is twice pulled, and blurred.
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Double
That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.
Rolled up in sevenfold doubleOf plagues.
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Double
A turn or circuit in running to escape pursues; hence, a trick; a shift; an artifice.
These men are too well acquainted with the chase to be flung off by any false steps or doubles.
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Double
A person or thing that is the counterpart of another; a duplicate; copy; (Obs.) transcript; - now chiefly used of persons. Hence, a wraith.
My charming friend . . . has, I am almost sure, a double, who preaches his afternoon sermons for him.
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Double
A player or singer who prepares to take the part of another player in his absence; a substitute; - used especially of a person who resembles an actor and takes the actor's place in scenes requiring special skills; as, a stunt double.
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Double
A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts.
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Double
A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base;
He hit a double to deep centerfield
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Double
A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts;
His first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
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Double
Someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor);
He could be Gingrich's double
She's the very image of her mother
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Double
Raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2;
I decided his double was a bluff
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Double
Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain;
He doubled and vomited violently
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Double
Do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions;
She doubles as his wife and secretary
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Double
Make or do or perform again;
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
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Double
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities;
A double (or dual) role for an actor
The office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
Every episode has its double and treble meaning
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Double
Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs;
An egg with a double yolk
A double (binary) star
Double doors
Dual controls for pilot and copilot
Duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
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Double
Twice as great or many;
Ate a double portion
The dose is doubled
A twofold increase
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Double
Used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements;
Double chrysanthemums have many rows of petals and are usually spherical or hemispherical
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Double
Having two meanings with intent to deceive;
A sly double meaning
Spoke with forked tongue
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Double
To double the degree;
She was doubly rewarded
His eyes were double bright
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Double
Double is a 64-bit double-precision floating-point data type in programming.
Financial calculations in the program were handled using Double for added precision.
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Double
Double is ideal for calculations requiring high precision and accuracy.
Scientific simulations often use Double to ensure accuracy in results.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
What is a Float?
Float is a 32-bit single-precision floating-point data type used to store decimal numbers.
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What is the precision of a Double?
A Double can provide up to 15 decimal digits of precision.
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When should I use a Float?
Use a Float when memory efficiency is important and high precision is not critical.
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What is a Double?
Double is a 64-bit double-precision floating-point data type for storing decimal numbers with higher precision.
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How much precision can a Float provide?
A Float typically provides up to 7 decimal digits of precision.
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When is a Double preferable?
A Double is preferable in calculations that require high precision, such as scientific and financial computations.
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Can I use Float for financial calculations?
While you can use Float for financial calculations, Double is recommended for better precision.
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Is there a performance difference between Float and Double?
Yes, the performance can differ, especially in systems where memory and processing power are limited.
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Do Float and Double handle negative values?
Yes, both Float and Double can handle negative values.
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Can I store very large numbers in a Float?
Very large numbers might be better stored in a Double due to the limited range of Float.
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Is a Double always a better choice than a Float?
Not always; it depends on the specific requirements for precision and memory in your application.
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How do I choose between Float and Double for my application?
Consider factors like the required precision, memory constraints, and performance requirements of your application.
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Are Floats less accurate than Doubles?
Yes, Floats are less accurate than Doubles due to their lower precision.
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Do Doubles take up more memory than Floats?
Yes, Doubles take up more memory than Floats as they are 64-bit compared to 32-bit for Floats.
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Is Float suitable for 3D graphics programming?
Float is often used in 3D graphics programming, but Double may be preferred for higher precision requirements.
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Are Float and Double supported in all programming languages?
Most modern programming languages support both Float and Double.
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Is Double suitable for simple calculations?
Double is suitable but might be more than needed for simple calculations where high precision is not necessary.
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How do Float and Double affect processing speed?
Processing speed can be affected; Doubles may be slower to process due to their larger size.
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Can Float and Double be used interchangeably?
They can be used interchangeably, but it's important to consider the precision and memory requirements of your application.
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Are Float and Double prone to rounding errors?
Yes, both are prone to rounding errors, but Floats are more susceptible due to less precision.
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