First Known Use: circa 1656
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digital
adjective dig·i·tal \ˈdi-jə-təl\
: showing the time with numbers instead of with hour and minute hands
: of or relating to information that is stored in the form of the numbers 0 and 1
: using or characterized by computer technology
Full Definition of DIGITAL
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: of or relating to the fingers or toes <digital dexterity>
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: done with a finger <a digital rectal examination>
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: of, relating to, or using calculation by numerical methods or by discrete units
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: providing a readout in numerical digits <a digital voltmeter>
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: relating to an audio recording method in which sound waves are represented digitally (as on magnetic tape) so that in the recording wow and flutter are eliminated and background noise is reduced
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: electronic <digital devices>; also : characterized by electronic and especially computerized technology
— dig·i·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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Origin of DIGITAL
Latin digitalis
DIGITAL Defined for Kids
digital
adjective dig·i·tal \ˈdi-jə-təl\
Definition of DIGITAL for Kids
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: relating to or using calculation directly with digits rather than through measurable physical quantities
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: of or relating to data in the form of numerical digits <digital images> <digital broadcasting>
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: providing displayed or recorded information in numerical digits from an automatic device <a digital watch>
— dig·i·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
Medical Dictionary
digital
adjective dig·i·tal \ˈdij-ət-əl\
Medical Definition of DIGITAL
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: of, relating to, or supplying one or more fingers or toes <a digital branch of an artery>
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: done with a finger <a digital rectal examination>
—dig·i·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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