/ ˈdɪdʒɪtl; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
using a system of receiving and sending information as a series of the numbers one and zero, showing that an electronic signal is there or is not there :
a digital camera
digital terrestrial and digital satellite broadcasting
2.
( of clocks, watches, etc. ) showing information by using figures, rather than with hands that point to numbers :
a digital clock / watch
—compare analogue
► digit·al·ly / -təli; NAmE / adverb :
digitally remastered tapes
■ noun
[ U ] digital television :
How long have you had digital?
With digital you can choose the camera angle you want.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from Latin digitalis , from digitus finger, toe.