double-digit

[duhb-uhl-dij-it]

adjective

1. of or denoting a percentage greater than ten.

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-digit¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

As a reincarnated candidate, he trudged on for a few months before dropping out for good, having failed to secure a single convention delegate or win double-digit support in any contest.

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The company said it expects Ebitda in fiscal 2026 of 45 million pounds, and for this to grow by a double-digit percentage in the next fiscal year.

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The research firm said it expects Apple to see double-digit growth in both China and the U.S. for October.

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Kiffin is now overseeing his third consecutive double-digit win season at Ole Miss, but the defining characteristic of his time with the Rebels is how he has learned to lean into the animosity he inspires.

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Meanwhile, Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia and Meta Platforms have seen double-digit declines since the Nasdaq high.

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