digital

dig·i·tal | \ ˈdi-jə-tᵊl

Definition of digital

1 : of or relating to the fingers or toes digital dexterity

2 : done with a finger a digital rectal examination

3 : of, relating to, or using calculation by numerical methods or by discrete units

4 : composed of data in the form of especially binary digits digital images/photos a digital readout a digital broadcast [=a broadcast employing digital communications signals] — compare analog sense 1

5 : providing a readout in numerical digits a digital voltmeter a digital watch/clock

6 : relating to an audio recording method in which sound waves are represented digitally (as on magnetic tape) so that in the recording wow and flutter are eliminated and background noise is reduced

7 : electronic digital devices/technology also : characterized by electronic and especially computerized technology the digital age In an electronically driven work-place, managers pinpoint information overload as the inescapable downside to … life in the digital world. — David Bottoms

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You can transfer digital images from your camera to your computer. a digital recording of a sound In this new digital age, computers and the Internet are part of our everyday lives.

Recent Examples on the Web Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Former Carmel baseball standout signs minor league deal with Tampa Bay Rays," 14 Jan. 2020 On this week’s podcast, The Awardist hosts — EW digital director Shana Naomi Krochmal and EW editor and awards expert David Canfield — are joined by EW editor in chief JD Heyman and EW writer and awards expert Joey Nolfi. — Lauren Huff, EW.com, "The Awardist podcast: What should we make of this year's Oscar nominations?," 14 Jan. 2020 Broadway in Portland has announced a digital lottery for $25 tickets before each performance of the tour Jan. 28-Feb. 8, 2020, at the Keller Auditorium. — oregonlive, "‘Dear Evan Hansen’ announces $25 ticket lottery for upcoming shows," 14 Jan. 2020 Paris Musées will stage digital exhibitions on its website to help users discover the open access works. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, "You Can Now Download Images of 100,000 Artworks From Prominent Paris Museums’ Collections," 14 Jan. 2020 Just over 60% of those were consumed on streaming and digital services. — Richard Smirke, Billboard, "UK Streaming Sales Cross £1B for First Time," 2 Jan. 2020 Reliance Industries has unveiled a sweeping plan to create a $24 billion digital-services holding firm, and also vowed listings of the new businesses within five years. — P R Sanjai / Bloomberg, Time, "Asia's Richest Man Unveils Online Shopping Platform to Challenge Amazon in India," 31 Dec. 2019 Comcast’s bills are going up, and that means many customers of its Xfinity digital cable service will be receiving higher bills, too. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Coloradans will see their Comcast cable bills rise next year thanks to this fee change," 17 Dec. 2019 Pahwa also co-founded the Internet Freedom Foundation, which focuses on advocacy for digital rights in India. — Quartz, Quartz India, "Meet the Quartz India Pros!," 16 Dec. 2019

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