g the representation of that
largest number smaller than one—the exponent is of no help, and the
number is represented as the binary equivalent of
<code>0.9999999999999999</code>.</p>
<p>For this reason, the <em>machine precision</em> is said to be roughly
<span class="math inline">\(10^{15.95}\)</span>. This constant is available as <code>machine_precision()</code> in
Stan.</p>
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