double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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All five starters scored in double digits, led by Pascal Siakam's 24 points and Tyrese Haliburton's 21.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Dover continues to expect that 20% of its portfolio will grow double digits in aggregate this year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
No one else touched double digits: Paramount was third last month with 8.5 percent of total TV usage.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The price of gas is has dropped in Florida by double digits.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Dover continues to expect that 20% of its portfolio will grow double digits in aggregate this year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
No one else touched double digits: Paramount was third last month with 8.5 percent of total TV usage.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The price of gas is has dropped in Florida by double digits.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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