digit

American  

[dij-it] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪt /

noun

1. a finger or toe.

2. the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 inch (2 centimeters).

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.

6. Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.

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digit British  

/ ˈdɪdʒɪt /

noun

1. a finger or toe

2. Also called: figure.  any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9

3. another name for finger

4. astronomy one twelfth of the diameter of the sun or moon, used to express the magnitude of an eclipse

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Etymology

Origin of digit

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin digitus “finger, toe”

Example Sentences

Many of their losses to top teams have been by double digits, which has become a significant reason for concern with the playoffs fast approaching.

From Los Angeles Times

They have won 25 straight games, all but two by double digits, against a much tougher schedule than the one faced by UConn.

From Los Angeles Times

A distinguishing feature is that on each hand, the possum's fourth finger is twice the length of other digits, which scientists say help it dig out wood-boring insect larvae, it's main source of food.

From BBC

The company reiterated its fiscal-year guidance for organic net sales to decline low single digits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adidas guided to revenue growth at a percentage in the high single digits, which met expectations of a roughly 8% increase.

From MarketWatch