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digit

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

Forms: digits

digit means: One written number from zero to nine, especially as part of a longer number.

noun

NUMBER SYMBOLB1

One written number from zero to nine, especially as part of a longer number.

  • Check the last digit.
  • The code contains six digits.
  • Did you enter every digit correctly?

Similar words: numeral

Common phrases: single digit, last digit, digit sequence

FINGER OR TOEC1

A finger, thumb, or toe.

  • The injured digit was swollen.
  • The surgeon examined all five digits.
  • Some animals have fewer digits on each foot.

Common phrases: injured digit, extra digit, each digit

ECLIPSE MEASUREC2

An old unit equal to one twelfth of the width of the sun or moon seen from Earth.

  • One digit represents a twelfth of the moon's apparent width.
  • The old chart records the eclipse's size in digits.
  • An eclipse of six digits covers half the apparent diameter.

Similar words: finger

Common phrases: one digit, digit measurement

Questions about digit

What does digit mean?

One written number from zero to nine, especially as part of a longer number.

What is digit in other languages?

Türkçe: rakam · Español: dígito · Français: chiffre · Deutsch: Ziffer · Italiano: cifra · 日本語: 数字

How do you pronounce digit?

It is pronounced /ˈdɪdʒɪt/.

How do you use digit in a sentence?

Check the last digit. The code contains six digits.

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