digital
//ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩//
Forms
- Plural
- digitals
Definitions
1.Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); especially, performed with a finger.
2.Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
- This meter is a 3½ digit digital multimeter that is rugged, reliable and convenient to use, while providing all of the accuracy and features needed for any application.
3.Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.
- Digital payment systems are replacing cash transactions.
1.A digital option.
2.Digital equipment or technology.
- He moved to digital for the first time, using a Sony camera.
3.Ellipsis of digital watch.
- Initially, traditional watchmakers could not see much future in digitals.
4.Ellipsis of digital art.(informal)
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1837
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin digitālis, from digitus (“finger, toe”) + -alis (“-al”), equivalent to digit + -al.
Doublet of digitalis.