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dig"it (dĭj"ĭt), n. [L. digitus finger; prob. akin to Gr. da`ktylos, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. toe. Cf. Dactyl.] 1. (Zo&ö;l.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.
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The ruminants have the “cloven foot,” i. e., two hoofed digits on each foot. Owen.
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2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.
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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.
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&hand_; By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits.
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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.
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dig"it, v. t. To point at or out with the finger. [R.]
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