Digital
Example: The digital system replaces older manual processes
Definition
"Digital" refers to systems or devices that use discrete numerical values, often represented in binary code, to process, store, or transmit information. It contrasts with analog methods by relying on clear, separate signals, such as in the digital system replacing older manual processes.
Etymology
The word "digital" originates from the Latin word 'digitus,' meaning finger or toe, because counting was originally done on fingers. Over time, "digital" evolved to describe anything related to numbers or digits, especially in technology where information is processed in discrete steps rather than continuous signals.
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"Digital" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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