digit

IPA: dˈɪdʒʌt

(mathematics) A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
(units of measure, astronomy) ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.
(historical units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of ¹⁄₁₆ foot, now equivalent to about 1.9 cm.
(units of measure, obsolete) Synonym of inch.
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
(geometry, rare, obsolete) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.

Examples of "digit" in Sentences

It's digital keyboard wizardry.
Digital is physically intangible.
The thumb is the first digit of the hand.
Beelzemon is the boss of the Digital Dungeon.
The number is in the digital format and singles.
Charter on the preservation of the digital heritage.
The individual digits of the serial number keep their numeric value.
It has four digits on each forelimb, and two digits on each hindlimb.
This averaging eliminates jitter in the last digit of the numerical readout.
Add to it the first digit of16, and append the second digit of 16 to the result.