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digit

Definition

  • noun: a written symbol for any of the numbers 0 to 9
  • noun: any of the Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and usually the symbol 0
  • synonyms: finger, thumb, toe

Examples

  • They won the game by 'single digits'. [=by 9 points or fewer than 9 points]

  • The state's unemployment rate remains in the 'double digits'.

  • The state's unemployment rate is in the 'single digits'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Not that there's anything wrong with a dragonesque figure. Wait. Oh, I'm hurt! I am very much hurt! Chances of survival are dwindling to single digits now. Wrong head. Fishlegs! Now, Hiccup! Oh, come on. Hiccup! (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon