Digital Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdɪdʒətəɫ/

DI-ji-tuhl

UK

/dˈɪdʒɪtəl/

DI-ji-tuhl

Definition

Describes technology, information, or devices that use computers or electronic signals instead of physical or analog forms.

Usage & Nuances

'Digital' is often used for things related to computers, the internet, and electronic devices. Common collocations: 'digital camera', 'digital world', 'digital skills.' Not the same as 'electronic' (digital is more about data format). Increasingly used for anything online or tech-based.

• Spanish: digital
• Portuguese (BR): digital
• Portuguese (PT): digital
• Chinese (Simplified): 数字的 - 数码的
• Chinese (Traditional): 數位的 - 數碼的
• Hindi: डिजिटल
• Arabic: رقمي
• Bengali: ডিজিটাল
• Russian: цифровой
• Japanese: デジタル
• Vietnamese: kỹ thuật số
• Korean: 디지털
• Turkish: dijital
• Urdu: ڈیجیٹل
• Indonesian: digital

Example Sentences

Kids today have amazing digital skills compared to older generations.

natural

Can you send me a digital copy of the document?

natural

I bought a digital camera yesterday.

basic

We live in a digital world now.

basic

He reads digital books on his tablet.

basic

All my photos are digital now—no more film to develop.

natural