digital

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/
noun
  1. A finger or toe.
    • Humans have five digits on each hand and five on each foot.
    • She injured the second digit of her left hand while playing basketball.
    • The fossil showed the remains of three digits on the ancient reptile's limb.
adjective
  1. Relating to or using signals or information represented as a series of digits (0 and 1), especially in computers and electronic devices.
    • She prefers reading digital books on her tablet rather than paper ones.
    • Most modern cameras store images in digital format.
    • The radio station switched from analog to digital broadcasting last year.
  2. Relating to or using computer technology, especially the internet and digital media.
    • Many schools now offer digital literacy classes to teach students how to use technology safely.
    • The company is investing heavily in its digital marketing strategy.
    • He works as a digital artist, creating illustrations entirely on a computer.
  3. Displaying information using numbers (digits) rather than a dial or pointer.
    • The thermostat has a digital display that shows the current temperature.
    • She checked the time on her digital watch during the meeting.
    • The dashboard of the car has a digital speedometer that shows the speed in numbers.
  4. Relating to the fingers or toes.
    • The doctor examined the patient's digital pulses to check blood flow to the fingers.
    • Primates have digital pads on their fingertips that help with grip.
    • The injury affected the digital nerves in his thumb.
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