Digital: meaning, definitions and examples
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digital
[ ˈdɪdʒɪtl ]
technology
Relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values (digits) of a physical quantity, such as voltage or magnetic polarization.
Synonyms
computerized, electronic, technological
Examples of usage
- Digital technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
- Digital cameras capture images as digital files rather than on film.
- The digital revolution has transformed many industries.
computing
A type of data that represents a discrete quantity rather than a continuous one.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Computers process information in the form of digital data.
- Digital signals are used in telecommunications to transmit data.
art
Art created using digital technology.
Synonyms
computer art, digital media, new media art
Examples of usage
- Digital art encompasses a wide range of creative expressions.
- Many artists now work primarily in the digital medium.
Translations
Translations of the word "digital" in other languages:
🇵🇹 digital
🇮🇳 डिजिटल
🇩🇪 digital
🇮🇩 digital
🇺🇦 цифровий
🇵🇱 cyfrowy
🇯🇵 デジタル
🇫🇷 numérique
🇪🇸 digital
🇹🇷 dijital
🇰🇷 디지털
🇸🇦 رقمي
🇨🇿 digitální
🇸🇰 digitálny
🇨🇳 数字的
🇸🇮 digitalni
🇮🇸 stafrænn
🇰🇿 сандық
🇬🇪 ციფრული
🇦🇿 rəqəmsal
🇲🇽 digital
Word origin
The word 'digital' originated from the Latin word 'digitālis', which means 'of a finger or toe'. In the late 15th century, 'digital' began to be used in the context of numbers and calculations. With the advent of digital technology in the mid-20th century, the term expanded to encompass various aspects of computing and telecommunications.
See also: digit, digitization, digitize, digitizing, digits.