digit

Speech parts

1. digit - Noun

2. digit - Verb

Meaning

One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.

One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; -- so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.

One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; -- a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.

To point at or out with the finger.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

figure finger number character dactyl toe numeral symbol fingerbreadth finger's breadth arabic no. soma integer one
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Antonyms

whole letter share challenge estimate cipher
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Hypernyms

integer member extremity appendage whole number linear measure

Hyponyms

phoebe quint cypher cinque quaternary trinity

Phrases with the word

digit I three-digit single-digit eight-digit lucky digit nine-digit

Examples

The introduction of the digit 0 or the group concept was general nonsense too, and mathematics was more or less stagnating for thousands of years because nobody was around to take such childish steps... Alexander Grothendieck

Economically and politically, Britain can get along with double digit unemployment. Nigel Lawson

Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism sector. Kenny Guinn

0 and 1 are digits Source: Internet

A 5-0 spurt gave UNK its first double digit lead of the night, 56-46, late in the third quarter. Source: Internet

1 TR 6 did not support multiple subscriber numbers but featured an Endgeräteauswahlziffer (EAZ, German "user device selection digit"). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

digislate digisphere digistroside digit I digit iv digit protector