digits

dig-its · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The numerals from 0 to 9; any of the Arabic numerals.

  2. 2.

    Fingers or toes (anatomical).

  3. 3.

    (Slang) A telephone number.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    double digits — Numbers from 10 to 99
  • •
    single digit — A number from 0 to 9

Related words

See also: digit, number, numeral
Synonyms: figures, numbers, numerals

Etymology

Plural of digit, from Latin digitus ("finger, toe"). Numbers were called digits because people counted on their fingers.