digit
word
Definition
A digit is any one of the ten number symbols from 0 to 9. It can also mean a finger or toe, but most often refers to numbers.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in math and technology. 'Digit' is not the same as 'number'; a number can have several digits (e.g., 27 has two digits). 'Single digit' means 0–9. In anatomy, more formal for 'finger' or 'toe'.
Spanish: dígito - cifraPortuguese (BR): dígito - algarismoPortuguese (PT): dígito - algarismoChinese (Simplified): 数字Chinese (Traditional): 數字Hindi: अंकArabic: رقم
Example Sentences
A phone number has ten digits.
basic
The number 5 is a single digit.
basic
Humans have ten digits on their hands.
basic
Please enter your four-digit PIN digit by digit.
natural
My son just learned to write every digit from 0 to 9.
natural
That code has too many digits to remember easily.
natural