digit
Translation
digit, figure, numeral
Examples
The number 345 has three digits.
The number 345 has three digits.
Please enter your four-digit PIN.
Please enter your four-digit PIN.
Grammar Patterns
a ((number))-digit number a number with a specific number of digits Please enter your four-digit PIN.
Similar Words
Synonyms: numeral, figure, number
Etymology
From Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger', because people originally counted on their fingers.
Memory Tips
Think of your ten digits (fingers) which you use to count the ten digits (0-9).