digits
Pronunciation: [ˈdɪdʒɪts]
Word
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) digits are the numbers from 0 to 9. They are the basic building blocks we use to make larger numbers. For example, the number 23 has two digits: 2 and 3.
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The number 456 has three digits: 4, 5, and 6.
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The number 1000 has four digits, not three like you guessed.
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How many digits are in the number 75?
Context: “technology”
(noun) digits can also refer to numbers on a keypad, like on a phone or a calculator. When you press the buttons, you are using digits to make calls or do math.
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When I dialed the digits on my phone, I called my friend right away.
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I couldn’t remember the digits that I needed to enter into the calculator.
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What digits do I need to press to get the right number?
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