digit

UK /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ US /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.

The base-10 number 123.4 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 1, the tens digit is 2, the units digit is 3, and the tenths digit is 4.

This meter is a 3½ digit digital multimeter that is rugged, reliable and convenient to use, while providing all of the accuracy and features needed for any application.

2

A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.

Hexadecimal numeration (Base sixteen) includes the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 but also A (=10 decimal), B, C, D, E, and F. Sixteen itself is written as the two-digit number 10.

3

¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.

A six-digit eclipse covers half the lunar surface.

4

A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of ¹⁄₁₆ foot, now equivalent to about 1.9 cm.

5

Synonym of inch.

verb

1

To point at or point out with the finger.

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