Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word DIGIT

DIGIT

Definitions of DIGIT

(mathematics) A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
(units of measure, astronomy) the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.
(historicalunits of measure) 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 foot, now equivalent to about 1.9cm.
(units of measure, obsolete) Synonym of inch.
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
(geometry, rare, obsolete) Synonym of degree: of a circle.
(transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.