digit
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system; A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system; A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe
- plural
- digits
Meanings
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A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system
How many digits does that number have?
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A number is an amount, and a digit is a symbol.
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A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system
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A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe
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¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipserare
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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 cmrare
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Synonym of inchrare
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Similar or similar-looking structures in other animalsrare
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Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circlerare
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Synonym of maniculerare