Digit vs. Number

Digitnoun

(mathematics) The whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined to represent base-ten numbers.

Digitnoun

(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing one of an arithmetic progression of numbers between 0 and the radix.

Digitnoun

the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.

Digitnoun

A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of 16{{nbsp}}foot (about 1.9{{nbsp}}cm).

Digitnoun

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Digitnoun

(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

Digitnoun

(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.

Digitnoun

: 360 of a circle.

Digitverb

(transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.

Digitnoun

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

Digitnoun

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

Digitnoun

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.

Digitnoun

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.

Digitverb

To point at or out with the finger.

Digitnoun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;

Digitnoun

the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

Digitnoun

a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates

Numbernoun

(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

Numbernoun

(countable) A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

Numbernoun

A member of one of several classes: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, quaternions.

Numbernoun

(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.

Numbernoun

Quantity.

Numbernoun

A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.

Numbernoun

A telephone number.

Numbernoun

(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

Numbernoun

Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.

Numbernoun

(countable) A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.

Numbernoun

A person.

Numbernoun

An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.

Numbernoun

A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.

Numbernoun

(dated) An issue of a periodical publication.

Numberverb

(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

Numberverb

(intransitive) To total or count; to amount to.

Numbernoun

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage made up of distinct things expressible by figures.

Numbernoun

A collection of many individuals; a numerous assemblage; a multitude; many.

Numbernoun

A numeral; a word or character denoting a number; as, to put a number on a door.

Numbernoun

Numerousness; multitude.

Numbernoun

The state or quality of being numerable or countable.

Numbernoun

Quantity, regarded as made up of an aggregate of separate things.

Numbernoun

That which is regulated by count; poetic measure, as divisions of time or number of syllables; hence, poetry, verse; - chiefly used in the plural.

Numbernoun

The distinction of objects, as one, or more than one (in some languages, as one, or two, or more than two), expressed (usually) by a difference in the form of a word; thus, the singular number and the plural number are the names of the forms of a word indicating the objects denoted or referred to by the word as one, or as more than one.

Numbernoun

The measure of the relation between quantities or things of the same kind; that abstract species of quantity which is capable of being expressed by figures; numerical value.

Numberverb

To count; to reckon; to ascertain the units of; to enumerate.

Numberverb

To reckon as one of a collection or multitude.

Numberverb

To give or apply a number or numbers to; to assign the place of in a series by order of number; to designate the place of by a number or numeral; as, to number the houses in a street, or the apartments in a building.

Numberverb

To amount; to equal in number; to contain; to consist of; as, the army numbers fifty thousand.

Numbernoun

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;

Numbernoun

a concept of quantity derived from zero and units;

Numbernoun

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;

Numbernoun

a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;

Numbernoun

the number is used in calling a particular telephone;

Numbernoun

a symbol used to represent a number;

Numbernoun

one of a series published periodically;

Numbernoun

a select company of people;

Numbernoun

the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural);

Numbernoun

an item of merchandise offered for sale;

Numbernoun

a clothing measurement;

Numberverb

add up in number or quantity;

Numberverb

give numbers to;

Numberverb

enumerate;

Numberverb

put into a group;

Numberverb

determine the number or amount of;

Numberverb

place a limit on the number of

Number

A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. The original examples are the natural numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and so forth.