The additional overrange digit referred to as a 1/2 digit.

That 1/2 digit typically shows only the values 0 or 1.

There may be some exceptions that are designed for +/-2.99 ... such as resistance overflow.

The additional overrange digit referred to as a 1/2 digit.

The overflow resulting resolution ratio with range and its name is insignificant anyways.

What really counts is accuracy.

That 1/2 digit typically shows only the values 0 or 1.

There may be some exceptions that are designed for +/-2.99 ... such as resistance overflow.

However anyone can take credit for it's definition, that's also insignificant. It is just common wisdom.

I once had a 10 1/2 digit digital counter too but resolution is insignificant usually compared to accuracy.

That 1/2 digit typically shows only the values 0 or 1. The range of counts is typically ±1,999,999. If less like 1,200,000, you wouldn't invent a new name, as it is not that significant compared to the integer number, like 7 1/2 digits their next series product.

The full range is 1 in 4 which when decimating is considered an extra half digit. We don't call it 6 1/5th digits or 6 1/4 digits which only confuses marketing people.

The additional overrange digit referred to as a 1/2 digit.

That 1/2 digit typically shows only the values 0 or 1.

There may be some exceptions that are designed for +/-2.99 ... such as resistance overflow.