digits

plural of digit
as in numbers
a character used to represent a mathematical value you only need to fill in the last two digits of the year in which you were born

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Recent Examples of digits North Texas will heat up once again, with highs in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the lower triple digits. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Lymphatic drainage has gone from a niche clinical treatment to a category spanning $8 dry brushes and $300 vibration plates, with search interest climbing by triple digits since 2021. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Voters who cast ballots by mail would need to provide the last four digits of a unique number on their ID, like a driver’s license number. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Newark, New Jersey, is even more likely to see triple digits. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 June 2026 City temperatures are expected to grow hotter by the day before hitting triple digits later this week. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Names with weight, history and a sense of permanence behind them, rather than a string of letters and digits. Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Authorities in France imposed alcohol restrictions in public spaces and at some major gatherings as temperatures climbed toward triple digits, as health experts warn that drinking in extreme heat can lead to dehydration and other health risks. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 In the United Kingdom, temperatures are set to soar into the triple digits this week, with the UK Met Office issuing an very rare red warning for extreme heat, indicating a risk to life. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

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“Digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digits. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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