Digits

[dij-it]

dig·it

[dij-it]
noun
1.
a finger or toe.
2.
the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 in. (2 cm).
3.
any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0.
4.
any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary.
5.
index (def. 6).
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6.
Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin digitus finger, toe
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Digits is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Science Dictionary
digit   (dĭj'ĭt)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. Anatomy A jointed body part at the end of the limbs of many vertebrates. The limbs of primates end in five digits, while the limbs of horses end in a single digit that terminates in a hoof. The fingers and toes are digits in humans.

  2. Mathematics One of the ten arabic numerals, 0 through 9.


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Slang Dictionary

digits definition


  1. n.
    [someone's] telephone number. : Give me your digits, and I'll call you.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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