'digit' definitions:

Definition of 'digit'

(from WordNet)
noun
One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits" [syn: digit, figure]
noun
The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure [syn: finger, fingerbreadth, finger's breadth, digit]
noun
A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates [syn: digit, dactyl]

Definition of 'digit'

From: GCIDE
  • digit \dig"it\ (d[i^]j"[i^]t), n. [L. digitus finger; prob. akin to Gr. da`ktylos, 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. [1913 Webster]
  • The ruminants have the "cloven foot," i. e., two hoofed digits on each foot. --Owen. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits. [1913 Webster]
  • 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 disk. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'digit'

From: GCIDE
  • digit \dig"it\, v. t. To point at or out with the finger. [R.] [1913 Webster]