Digits: meaning, definitions and examples
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digits
[ หdษชdสษชts ]
numbers
Numerals, figures, or symbols used to represent numbers.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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digits |
Use 'digits' when referring to individual numbers between 0 and 9. It is often used in contexts involving passwords, phone numbers, or when breaking down larger numbers.
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numbers |
Use 'numbers' as a general term when referring to quantities, mathematics, counting, or identifying elements in a sequence. It is the most commonly used term in everyday conversation.
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numerals |
Use 'numerals' when discussing symbols that represent numbers, especially in historical, academic, or formal contexts. This term can refer to various numeral systems, such as Roman or Arabic numerals.
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figures |
Use 'figures' when referring to statistical information, financial amounts, or when emphasizing the magnitude of quantities. It conveys a sense of importance or complexity.
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Examples of usage
- She wrote down the digits of the phone number.
- The clock displayed the time in digital digits.
Translations
Translations of the word "digits" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dรญgitos
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Ziffern
๐ฎ๐ฉ digit
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ cyfry
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐๅญ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท chiffres
๐ช๐ธ dรญgitos
๐น๐ท rakamlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ซ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤรญslice
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤรญslice
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกtevilke
๐ฎ๐ธ tรถlustafir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแคแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษqษmlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ dรญgitos
Etymology
The word 'digits' originated from the Latin word 'digitus' which means 'finger'. It was used to represent numbers as they were counted on fingers. Over time, the term evolved to also include symbols representing numbers in written form.
See also: digit, digital, digitization, digitize, digitizing.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,999 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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