double-digit

[ duhb-uhl-dij-it ]

adjective

1. of or denoting a percentage greater than ten.

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-digit¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

He’s logged double digits in tackles in each of the last three games, making 12 against Louisiana State, 13 against Oregon and 15 against Penn State.

From Los Angeles Times

He was often polling double digits behind Cruz around the primaries last spring.

From Salon