Meaning & Definition of word "Digit"
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Digit
/ˈdɪdʒɪt/
noun:
- 1. Any of the numerals from 0 to 9, used in counting and in representing numbers.
- Example: In the number 245, the digit '4' represents the tens place.
- 2. A single numerical symbol used in mathematical expressions.
- Example: The digit '7' is found in the Fibonacci sequence.
- 3. A finger or toe.
- Example: He injured his digit while playing basketball.
Etymology
From Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger, toe, or numeral'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bit digit:
A small digit, often used in computing.
digital age:
The current era characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an economy based on information technology.
single-digit:
A number that is less than ten.
Related Words
integer:
A whole number, positive, negative, or zero.
decimal:
A fractional number expressed in the scale of tens.
numeral:
A symbol or group of symbols that represents a number.
Slang Meanings of digit
Meaning: A term used in gaming or coding to refer to a specific number.
Example Sentence: That high score is a serious digit!
Meaning: Referring to the act of stealing or swiping.
Example Sentence: He was caught trying to digit some cash from the register.