Digital: meaning, definitions and examples

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digital

 

[ หˆdษชdส’ษชtl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A type of data that represents a discrete quantity rather than a continuous one.

Synonyms

binary, discrete, numeric

Examples of usage

  • Computers process information in the form of digital data.
  • Digital signals are used in telecommunications to transmit data.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคœเคฟเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช digital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digital

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั„ั€ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyfrowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ธใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท numรฉrique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ digital

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dijital

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digitรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ digitรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฐๅญ—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ digitalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stafrรฆnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒคแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qษ™msal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ digital

Etymology

The word 'digital' originated from the Latin word 'digitฤlis', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,491, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.