digital
word
/ˈdɪdʒətəɫ/
DI-ji-tuhl
/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: digitalPortuguese (BR): digitalPortuguese (PT): digitalChinese (Simplified): 数字的 - 数码的Chinese (Traditional): 數位的 - 數碼的Hindi: डिजिटलArabic: رقميBengali: ডিজিটালRussian: цифровойJapanese: デジタルVietnamese: kỹ thuật sốKorean: 디지털Turkish: dijitalUrdu: ڈیجیٹلIndonesian: digital
Example Sentences
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
Kids today have amazing digital skills compared to older generations.
natural
Can you send me a digital copy of the document?
natural