digit
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
Noun
Examples
The base-10 number 123.4 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 1, the tens digit is 2, the units digit is 3, and the tenths digit is 4.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
Noun
Examples
Hexadecimal numeration (Base sixteen) includes the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 but also A (=10 decimal), B, C, D, E, and F. Sixteen itself is written as the two-digit number 10.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “digit” mean?
A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
Is “digit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.