digital

The definition of digital is something that is or is like a finger.

(adjective)

An example of digital is a robotic finger.

Digital is defined as something relating to a device that transmits information by discrete numerics.

(adjective)

An example of digital is an mp3 player.

See digital in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, like, or constituting a digit, esp. a finger
having digits
performed with a finger
using numbers that are digits to represent all the variables involved in calculation
using a row of digits, rather than numbers on a dial, to provide numerical information: a digital watch, a digital thermometer
1. designating or of data, images, sounds, etc. that are stored, transmitted, manipulated, or reproduced by a process using groups of electronic bits represented as 1 or 0
2. of or by means of such a process, as one using a digital computer
1. designating or of a recording technique in which sounds or images are converted into groups of electronic bits and stored on a magnetic or optical medium: the groups of bits are read electronically, as by a laser beam, for reproduction
2. designating or of a type of radio or TV transmission and reception in which data, sounds, or images are sent or received as groups of electronic bits

Origin: ME < L digitalis

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See digital in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Relating to, or resembling a digit, especially a finger.
b. Operated or done with the fingers: a digital switch.
c. Having digits.
Expressed in discrete numerical form, especially for use by a computer or other electronic device: digital information.
Electronics
a. Relating to or being a device that can generate, record, process, receive, transmit, or display information that is represented in discrete numerical form.
b. Relating to or being a service that provides information expressed in discrete numerical form: We subscribe to digital cable.
Relating to or being a profession or activity that is performed using digital devices: a digital librarian; digital photography.
Using or giving a reading in digits: a digital clock.
Characterized by widespread use of computers: living in the digital age.