1
: showing the time with numbers instead of with hour and minute hands
a digital watch
digital clocks
2
: of or relating to information that is stored in the form of the numbers 0 and 1
You can transfer digital images/pictures from your camera to your computer.
a digital radio broadcast
a digital recording of a sound
3
: using or characterized by computer technology
laptop computers and other digital [=electronic] devices
In this new digital age, computers and the Internet are part of our everyday lives.
4
: of or relating to the fingers or toes
digital dexterity
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“Digital.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/digital. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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