digital

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical

adj. showing information as a series of numbers, like 0 and 1, instead of a continuous signal.

adj. representing data as a series of discrete values, typically binary, rather than as a continuous physical quantity.

“A digital clock shows the time in numbers rather than using moving hands.”

“Digital signals are generally more resistant to noise and interference than their analog counterparts during long-distance transmission.”

C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical

adj. having to do with your fingers or toes.

adj. relating to or performed with the fingers or toes.

“The doctor performed a digital exam to check the patient's injury.”

“The surgeon demonstrated high levels of digital dexterity while performing the delicate procedure on the infant's hand.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Humorous · Informal

n. a funny or informal way to say 'finger'.

n. a finger or toe. Used as a humorous or informal synonym for a digit.

“He accidentally hit his digital with the hammer while trying to fix the shelf.”

“Keep your digitals away from the blade while the machine is in operation if you want to keep them all.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. one of the keys on a piano or a similar musical instrument.

n. a key of a keyboard instrument, such as a piano or organ.

“The pianist's fingers flew across the digitals during the fast part of the song.”

“The ivory on the old piano's digitals had begun to yellow and crack after decades of neglect in the damp basement.”