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Digitally: meaning, definitions and examples

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digitally

 

[ ˈdɪdʒɪtəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in the context of technology

In a way that is related to or using computer technology.

Synonyms

electronically, online, virtually

Examples of usage

  • The document was digitally signed for security purposes.
  • She stored all her photos digitally on her computer.
  • The music industry has shifted to digitally streaming services.
  • The company offers digitally printed business cards.
  • The film was digitally enhanced for better visual effects.
Context #2 | Adverb

in the context of numbers

In terms of numerical digits.

Synonyms

arithmetically, mathematically, numerically

Examples of usage

  • She calculated the budget digitally to ensure accuracy.
  • The measurements were recorded digitally for precision.
  • The data is stored digitally for easy access.
  • The clock displays the time digitally.
  • The calculations were done digitally using a computer program.

Translations

Translations of the word "digitally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitalmente

🇮🇳 डिजिटल रूप से

🇩🇪 digital

🇮🇩 secara digital

🇺🇦 цифрово

🇵🇱 cyfrowo

🇯🇵 デジタルで

🇫🇷 numériquement

🇪🇸 digitalmente

🇹🇷 dijital olarak

🇰🇷 디지털 방식으로

🇸🇦 رقميًا

🇨🇿 digitálně

🇸🇰 digitálne

🇨🇳 数字地

🇸🇮 digitalno

🇮🇸 stafrænt

🇰🇿 сандық түрде

🇬🇪 ციფრულად

🇦🇿 rəqəmsal olaraq

🇲🇽 digitalmente

Etymology

The word 'digitally' originates from the term 'digital', which comes from the Latin word 'digitus' meaning 'finger' or 'toe'. The term 'digital' was first used in the late 15th century to refer to numbers expressed in digits. With the advancement of technology, the term 'digitally' emerged in the mid-20th century to describe actions or processes related to computer technology and numerical digits.

See also: digitalization, digitalize.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,297, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.