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Webster 1913 Edition
digit
dig′it
(dĭj′ĭt)
, Noun.
[L.
digitus
finger; prob. akin to Gr. δάκτυλος
, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. toe
. Cf. Dactyl
.] 1.
(Zool.)
One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.
The ruminants have the “cloven foot,” i. e., two hoofed
digits
on each foot. Owen.
2.
A finger’s breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.
3.
(Math.)
One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; – so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.
☞ By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits.
4.
(Anat.)
One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; – a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse;
as, an eclipse of eight
. digits
is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the diskdig′it
,Verb.
T.
To point at or out with the finger.
[R.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Digit
DIGIT
,Noun.
1.
The measure of a fingers breadth, or three fourths of an inch.2.
The twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of six digits is one which hides one half of the disk.3.
In arithmetic, any integer under 10; so called from counting on the fingers. Thus 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. are called digits.