digital

[dij´ĭ-t'l]

1. pertaining to a finger or toe.

2. pertaining to an electronic system in which information is carried by a discontinuous signal that changes in frequency, amplitude, or polarity and has a finite number of levels, rather than a continuous range as in an analog device.

dig·i·tal

(dij'i-tăl),

1. Relating to or resembling a digit or digits or an impression made by them; based on numeric methodology.

2. Of or relating to a numeric representation of information, especially for use by computers.

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digital

(dĭj′ĭ-tl)

adj.

a. Relating to or resembling a digit, especially a finger.

b. Operated or done with the fingers: a digital switch.

c. Having digits.

dig′i·tal·ly adv.

digital

adjective
Anatomy
Referring to a finger or toe.

Informatics
Pertaining to computerised technology and communication.

digital

adjective Pertaining to computer-based technology and data

dig·i·tal

(dij'i-tăl)

1. Relating to or resembling a digit or digits or an impression made by them.

2. Based on numeric methodology.

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dig·i·tal

(dij'i-tăl)

Relating to or resembling a digit or digits or an impression made by them.

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