DIGIT
/ˈdɪdʒɪt/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DIGIT
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)
"She has two bachelor's degrees and is studying towards a master's degree."
A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a circle's circumference.
"A right angle is a ninety-degree angle."
A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.
"180 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to 100 degrees Celsius."
The whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined to represent base-ten numbers.
"The number 123.4 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 1, the tens digit is 2, the units digit is 3, and the tenths digit is 4."
A distinct symbol representing one of an arithmetic progression of numbers between 0 and the radix.
"Hexadecimal numeration (Base sixteen) includes the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 but also A (=10 decimal), B, C, D, E, and F. Sixteen itself is written as the two-digit number 10."
1/12 the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.
"A six-digit eclipse covers half the lunar surface."
To point at or point out with the finger.
A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.
Synonyms of DIGIT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of DIGIT in a Sentence
- "She has two bachelor's degrees and is studying towards a master's degree."
- "A right angle is a ninety-degree angle."
- "180 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to 100 degrees Celsius."
- "The number 123.4 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 1, the tens digit is 2, the units digit is 3, and the tenths digit is 4."
Word Details
Is DIGIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIGIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIGIT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIGIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | g | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIGIT
9 words from the letters in DIGIT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DIGIT in Word Games
DIGIT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DIGIT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIGIT to find 9 additional valid words.