Definition of Digit

1. Noun. One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration. "0 and 1 are digits"


2. Noun. The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure.
Exact synonyms: Finger, Finger's Breadth, Fingerbreadth
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit

3. Noun. A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates.
Exact synonyms: Dactyl
Group relationships: Craniate, Vertebrate
Terms within: Phalanx, Nail
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Extremity, Member
Specialized synonyms: Minimus, Finger, Toe
Derivative terms: Digital

Definition of Digit

1. n. One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

2. v. t. To point at or out with the finger.

Definition of Digit

1. Noun. A finger or toe. ¹

2. Noun. A numeral that can be combined with others to write larger numbers, and that cannot itself be split into other numerals. ¹

3. Noun. (slang British in the plural) One's phone number. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To point at or point out with the finger. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Digit

1. a finger or toe [n -S]

Medical Definition of Digit

1. 1. One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe. "The ruminants have the "cloven foot," i. E, two hoofed digits on each foot." (Owen) 2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch. 3. One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing. By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits. 4. One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk. Origin: L. Digitus finger; prob. Akin to Gr, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. Toe. Cf. Dactyl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Digit

diggings
dighted
dighter
dighters
dighting
dights
digi-
digicam
digicams
digilante
digilantes
digin
digipak
digipaks
digit (current term)
digitabulism
digitain
digital
digital-analog converter
digital-to-analog converter
digital-to-analog converters
digital arteries
digital audiotape
digital camera
digital cameras
digital certificate
digital collateral artery
digital commons
digital communication

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