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Meaning of 'digit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Digit [ n.]
- 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.
2 . Digit [ v. t.]
- To point at or out with the finger.

Meaning of 'digit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . digit [ n]
Meaning (1):
- one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Example in sentence:
  • 0 and 1 are digits

Nearby Words:

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