double-figure

American  

[duhb-uhl-fig-yer, duhb-uhl-fig-er] / ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg jər, ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg ər /

adjective

British.

1. double-digit.

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Etymology

Origin of double-figure

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In the last year MKM's traffic from AI has increased from almost nothing to "a low double-figure percentage", and it's still going up.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Grace Sullivan led Northwestern with 24 points and was the team’s sole double-figure scorer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Miller made 9-of-12 shots from the floor, including 6-of-9 from three-point range, and was 6-of-6 from the free throw line to lead the Hawks, who had seven other double-figure scorers but none over 13 points.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Councillors in Aberdeenshire also backed a double-figure percentage rise of 10%.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

Lord Dreever belonged to the class of billiard-players to whom a double-figure break is a thing to be noted and greeted with respect.

From The Intrusion of Jimmy by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)