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digit

/ˈdɪdʒət/

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What does digit mean?

noun

  1. A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
  2. A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
  3. ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.
More meanings (7)

noun

  1. A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
  2. Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
  3. Synonym of manicule.
  4. (historical) 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. (obsolete) Synonym of inch.
  6. (obsolete, rare) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.

verb

  1. (archaic) To point at or point out with the finger.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdɪdʒət/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈdɪdʒɪt/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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The component figures of the product made by the multiplication of every digit into the number 9, when added together, make Nine.
Frederica SeegerEntertainments for Home, Church and SchoolProject Gutenberg ebook #6416
All eyes followed the direction of that accusing digit—I alone seemed at a loss to guess what fatal sign rested upon my brow.
Edgar Rice BurroughsThe warlord of MarsProject Gutenberg ebook #68
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Vogel describes an instance of this nature, in which the long flexor of the thumb was torn off with that digit.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747
The Anterior Branch descends in front of the vein, distributing cutaneous branches to the front of the digit, and terminating in the coronary cushion.
H. Caulton (Harry Caulton) ReeksDiseases of the Horse's FootProject Gutenberg ebook #11204