Digital
Example: Ich benutze eine digitale Uhr, um die Zeit zu sehen.
Definition
"Digital" describes something that uses discrete numerical values, often represented in binary form, to process, store, or display information. For example, a digital clock shows time using numbers rather than hands on a dial.
Etymology
The word "digital" comes from the Latin word 'digitalis,' meaning 'pertaining to fingers or digits.' It originally referred to counting on fingers before evolving to describe electronic systems that use digits or numbers. Did you know? The transition from fingers to electronics shows how language adapts with technology.
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"Digital" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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