digit
Translation
digit, figure, finger, toe
Examples
A phone number has ten digits.
A phone number has ten digits.
He lost a digit in the accident.
He lost a digit in the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) digit a written symbol for a number from 0 to 9 A PIN code has four digits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: number, figure, numeral; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger' or 'toe'. Numbers were originally counted on fingers.
Memory Tips
Think of 'digital' clocks, which show numbers (digits). You also use your fingers (digits) to count.