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dig⋅it

  [dij-it]
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–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).
6. Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L digitus finger, toe
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dig·it   (dĭj'ĭt)   
n.  
    1. A human finger or toe.
    2. A corresponding part in other vertebrates.
    3. One of the ten Arabic number symbols, 0 through 9.
    4. Such a symbol used in a system of numeration.
  2. A unit of length derived from the breadth of a finger and equal to about 3/4 of an inch (2.0 centimeters).
    1. One of the ten Arabic number symbols, 0 through 9.
    2. Such a symbol used in a system of numeration.

[Middle English, from Latin digitus, finger, toe; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]
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Digit

Dig"it\, n. [L. digitus finger; prob. akin to Gr. ?, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. toe. Cf. Dactyl.]

1. (Zo["o]l.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

The ruminants have the "cloven foot," i. e., two hoofed digits on each foot. --Owen.

2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.

3. (Math.) One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; -- so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.

Note: By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits.

4. (Anat.) One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; -- a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.

Digit

Dig"it\, v. t. To point at or out with the finger. [R.]
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Language Translation for : digit
Spanish: dígito,
German: die Stelle,
Japanese: アラビア数字
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digit

n.,obs. An employee of Digital Equipment Corporation. See also VAX, VMS, PDP-10, TOPS-10, field circus.
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digit 
1398, from L. digitus "finger or toe," related to dicere "tell, say, point out" (see diction). Numerical sense is because numerals under ten were counted on fingers. Digital (1656) is first recorded 1945 in reference to computers, 1960 of recording or broadcasting.
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Main Entry: dig·it
Pronunciation: 'dij-&t
Function: noun
: any of the divisions (as a finger or toe) in which the limbs of amphibians and allhigher vertebrates including humans terminate, which are typically five in number but may be reduced (as in the horse), and which typically have a series of phalanges bearing a nail, claw, or hoof atthe tip
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digit dig·it (dĭj'ĭt)
n.
A finger or toe; dactyl.

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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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digit
An employee of Digital Equipment Corporation. See also VAX, VMS, PDP-10, TOPS-10, DEChead, double DECkers, field circus.
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digit

in anatomy, finger or toe of land vertebrates, the skeleton of which consists of small bones called phalanges. The tips of the digits are usually protected by keratinous structures, such as claws, nails, or hoofs, which may also be used for defense or manipulation. Digits are numbered one through five, beginning with the inside digit (thumb) when the palm (paw) is face downward

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