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digit

[ dij-it ]

noun

  1. a finger or toe.
  2. the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 inch (2 centimeters).
  3. any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0.
  4. any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary.
  5. Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.


digit

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. a finger or toe
  2. Also calledfigure any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9
  3. another name for finger
  4. astronomy one twelfth of the diameter of the sun or moon, used to express the magnitude of an eclipse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of digit1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin digitus “finger, toe”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of digit1

C15: from Latin digitus toe, finger
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Such a move might be politically easier right now, since homicides and shootings are both down by double digits.

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Democrats had led on that question by double digits, going back to 1994.

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The decision by the subcommittee means Boluarte - whose approval ratings are in single digits - is shielded from impeachment proceedings while in power.

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Since coming into office Labour have dropped by double digits in the polls.

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DeMaio’s bill would have required Californians voting by mail to provide the last four digits of a government-issued identification number, like a Social Security number or driver’s license.

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