1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or
toe.
The ruminants have the "cloven foot," i. e., two hoofed digits on
each foot. Owen.
2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.
3. (Math.)
Defn: 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.
Note: By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits.
4. (Anat.)
Defn: 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.
DIGIT
Dig"it, v. t.
Defn: To point at or out with the finger. [R.]