While digital refers to something that can be manipulated by the fingers (called "digits"), it also is a type of electronic signal that uses a binary code (a system using numbers, or "digits") to transmit information. Digital usually refers to something using discrete digits, often binary digits. The meaning of DIGITAL is of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics : electronic; also : characterized by electronic and especially computerized.

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Social media is an essential tool in a digital world. Converting an entire CD to digital format and downloading it to an MP3 player takes only about 10 to 15 minutes. Viewers can get more than 100. A digital system is one that operates using ones and zeros rather than analog signals. DIGITAL definition: displaying a readout in numerical digits rather than by a pointer or hands on a dial. See examples of digital used in a sentence.

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