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        | zeros in between other numbers |  | Definition 
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        | zeros in front of numbers |  | Definition 
 
        | are NEVER significant (hold place) |  | 
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        | zeros in scientific notation |  | Definition 
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        | zeros at end of number after decimal |  | Definition 
 
        | ARE significant to show a guess or give information (not just place holders) |  | 
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        | zeros at end of number before decimal |  | Definition 
 
        | are MAY OR MAY NOT be  significant. they maintain a value (hold place) **CAN ALSO BE WRITTEN IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION**
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        | zeros at end of number with decimal point |  | Definition 
 
        | are ALWAYS significant. they show precision and sureness |  | 
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