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 ( def 6 ).
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 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

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

The inflation rate is not going back up to double digits again.

From BBC

Nor did USC score in triple digits for the third straight game.

From Los Angeles Times

Thirteen players contributed to Vancouver’s 52 regular-season goals this season but just two of them have scored in double digits.

From Los Angeles Times

Tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado was leading De León by double digits on Wednesday, in a district stretching from downtown to Eagle Rock.

From Los Angeles Times

But while the Lakers led by 25 at halftime, the Raptors were far from through, climbing back into the game and getting within single digits multiple times in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times