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digit

dig·it [ díjjit ] (plural dig·its)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mathematics numeral in decimal system: one of the ten Arabic numerals, 0 through 9, that are used to represent numbers in the decimal system

2. mathematics numeral in any number system: in any system of numbering, a symbol that represents a number

3. anatomy human finger or toe: a finger or toe of a human

4. zoology animal finger or toe: a finger, toe, or similar part on a terrestrial vertebrate

5. measurements finger width: the width of a finger used as a unit of length, equal to approximately 2 cm (3/4 in)

[14th century. < Latin digitus "finger, toe"]
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