Meaning

• Noun

  1. A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
  2. A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
  3. ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.
  4. 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 ¹⁄₁₆ foot, now equivalent to about 1.9 cm.
  5. (obsolete) Synonym of inch.
  6. A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
  7. Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
  8. (obsolete) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.

• Verb