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1. Noun

One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

2. Noun

A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.

3. Noun

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.

4. Noun

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.

5. Verb

To point at or out with the finger.

6. Noun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"
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