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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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Word Origin & History

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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

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
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

digit dig·it (dĭj'ĭt)
n.
A finger or toe; dactyl.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Computing Dictionary

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

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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Encyclopedia

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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