digit
Americannoun
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a finger or toe.
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the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 inch (2 centimeters).
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any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0.
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any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary.
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Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.
noun
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a finger or toe
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Also called: figure. any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9
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another name for finger
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astronomy one twelfth of the diameter of the sun or moon, used to express the magnitude of an eclipse
Etymology
Origin of digit
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin digitus “finger, toe”
Example Sentences
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To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.
From Los Angeles Times
In a matter of 31 seconds, USC had cut a seemingly insurmountable lead to single digits.
From Los Angeles Times
Gold has jumped double digits in February, while U.S.
From Barron's
It forecast adjusted earnings per share to decline in the low double digits to mid-teens.
Most of the crew were seriously ill or injured: swollen legs, missing digits, labored breathing, feverish.
From Literature
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