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double-digit

American

[duhb-uhl-dij-it] / ˈdʌb əlˈdɪdʒ ɪt /

adjective

of or denoting a percentage greater than ten.

Etymology

Origin of double-digit

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Since the SOXX’s inception in July 2001, there have been four winning streaks of double-digit days, with the last two occurring in line with the bull market that ran from late 2015 to early 2018.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Across companies in the S&P 500, analysts estimated a first-quarter earnings growth rate of 13.2%, which would mark the sixth straight quarter of double-digit growth, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

During the initial test, Baartman said the bots improved customer-satisfaction scores by double-digit percentages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The acquisition put the stock on course for its second straight session of double-digit percentage gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

With his fair skin and red hair, Branwell never tanned, but after a month in the Florida sun with double-digit sunblock—he had freckled.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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