digit

American  

[dij-it] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪt /

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.

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digit British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of digit

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

Example Sentences

It continues to expect organic sales to be stable or grow by a low-single-digit percentage in the year ending in March and an organic decline in current operating profit of between low-double digits and mid-teens.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, in the third quarter, Snapchat monthly active users declined by 4% in the U.S. and double digits in France, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom, Sensor Tower said.

From Los Angeles Times

Management was able to boast that the number of its “88VIP” members, their highest-spending consumer group, increased by double digits to 56 million.

From MarketWatch

A small medical device maker caused a stir on Wall Street as its shares surged by double digits.

From Barron's

Oakmark Fund manager Bill Nygren identifies numerous S&P 500 stocks trading below 15 times earnings estimates, with some in single digits.

From Barron's