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digit

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɪdʒət// UK //dˈɪdʒɪt// dig·it Archaic

n. any of the numbers from 0 to 9. It can also mean a finger or a toe.

n. any of the Arabic numerals from 0 through 9; also refers to a finger or toe in anatomical contexts.


SIMPLE

The code for the door has four digits.

CONTEXTUAL

The bank requires a six-digit PIN to access your account through the mobile app.

COMPLEX

While the patient suffered minor bruising to the hand, all five digits remained fully functional with no signs of nerve damage or bone fractures.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in technical contexts to refer to numerical characters or anatomical appendages.

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