Word
digest
Phoneticsdi·gest, stress on the first syllable
/ˈdaɪdʒɛst/
Definitions
01to process food
B1 · Intermediate Medicine
v. to break down food in your stomach so your body can use it.
v. to break down food in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
“It takes a few hours for your body to digest a heavy meal.”
“The human body requires specific enzymes to efficiently digest complex proteins and convert them into usable amino acids.”
Synonyms
02to understand information
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to think about new information carefully so that you fully understand it.
v. to assimilate or mentally process information, typically requiring time for full comprehension.
“I need some time to digest all the facts before I make a decision.”
“The board members asked for a week to digest the lengthy proposal before reconvening for a final vote.”
Synonyms
03chemical processing
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
v. to heat something slowly in a liquid for a chemical process.
v. to treat a substance with heat, enzymes, or a solvent to promote decomposition or extract essential components.
“The lab technician had to digest the sample in acid before testing it.”
“The protocol requires the researcher to digest the organic matter in a concentrated solution for twelve hours to ensure complete breakdown.”
04a summary
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a short piece of writing that gives the most important information from a longer book or report.
n. a compilation or summary of material, such as laws, news, or articles, arranged systematically for quick reference.
“The weekly news digest helps me stay informed without reading every newspaper.”
“The legal firm published a monthly digest of recent court rulings to keep its clients updated on changes in property law.”
Synonyms
05computing hash
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a short code created by a computer to represent a larger file.
n. a fixed-length value generated by a hash function to represent a message or data set, used for security and verification.
“The system compares the message digest to ensure the file was not changed.”
“Cryptographic protocols use a message digest to verify the integrity of data transmitted over insecure networks.”
Synonyms
Usage
Often takes the preposition 'of' to indicate the subject matter being summarized.
Real-World Examples
“Scientific attention to the microbiome has helped us understand how many of them support our health , for example, by helping us digest food or supporting our immune system.” “The researchers also investigated genes involved in digesting the chitin found in insect exoskeletons.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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