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. index.

6. Astronomy.,  the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.

digit

/ ˈdɪdʒɪt /

noun

1. a finger or toe

2. Also called: figure. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of digit¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of digit¹

C15: from Latin digitus toe, finger

Example Sentences

She has foreshortened arms and legs, with one digit on each hand.

From BBC

It might be an outlier, as he’s typically in single digits for the season, but Mack had 17 sacks in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

One, whoever typed up her notes left out a digit.

From Salon

Beijing retaliated with tariffs of its own, sparking a tit-for-tat fight that saw tariffs soar into the triple digits and nearly shut down trade between the two countries.

From BBC

With Haji Wright still sidelined, it leaves Ellis Simms, who has scored double digits before in the Championship, but recent performances have left the Sky Blue army worried.

From BBC