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single-digit

American  
[sing-guhl-dij-it] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈdɪdʒ ɪt /

adjective

  1. of or denoting a percentage smaller than ten, especially with reference to rates below that level.

    single-digit rates of inflation.


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A recent report from the Video Advertising Bureau found that the new measurement from Nielsen has boosted ratings for prime time NFL games in the mid-to-high single digit percentages.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

That implies 1.8% quarter over quarter growth, less than the mid single digit and sometimes double digit growth the market is used to seeing.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

"Teams get tired when you knock on the door," said Townsend, who has now lost three home Tests against the All Blacks as head coach - all by single digit margins.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

It continues to expect unit costs to go up by a low single digit compared to last year, and capacity rising by between 4% and 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

On the bright side, inflation   has fallen to single digit levels, and total exports have grown   substantially.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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