digit

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. a finger or a toe on a person or animal.

n. a terminal extremity of the human hand or foot, or a homologous structure in other animals.

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“The doctor checked each digit on the baby's hands to make sure they were healthy.”

“The fossil clearly shows the structure of the creature's digits, suggesting it was well-adapted for grasping branches in a forest environment.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic

n. an old way to measure length based on the width of a finger.

n. a historical unit of linear measure based on the breadth of a human finger, approximately 1.9 centimetres.

“In ancient times, a digit was a common unit used to measure small objects.”

“The architect explained that the proportions of the temple were originally calculated using the digit as the primary unit of measurement.”