Digit vs. Figure

Digit vs. Figure — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Digit and Figure

Digitnoun

(mathematics) The whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined to represent base-ten numbers.

The number 123.4 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 1, the tens digit is 2, the units digit is 3, and the tenths digit is 4.

Figurenoun

A drawing or diagram conveying information.

Digitnoun

(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing one of an arithmetic progression of numbers between 0 and the radix.

Hexadecimal numeration (Base sixteen) includes the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 but also A (=10 decimal), B, C, D, E, and F. Sixteen itself is written as the two-digit number 10.

Figurenoun

The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble

Digitnoun

the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.

A six-digit eclipse covers half the lunar surface.

Figurenoun

A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

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Digitnoun

A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of 16{{nbsp}}foot (about 1.9{{nbsp}}cm).

Figurenoun

The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.

He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain.

Digitnoun

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Figurenoun

(obsolete) Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.

Digitnoun

(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

Figurenoun

A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.

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Digitnoun

(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.

Figurenoun

A numeral.

Digitnoun

: 360 of a circle.

Figurenoun

A number.

Digitverb

(transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.

Figurenoun

A shape.

Digitnoun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;

0 and 1 are digits

Figurenoun

A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

The muslin was of a pretty figure.

Digitnoun

the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

Figurenoun

A dance figure, a complex dance moveW.

Digitnoun

a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates

Figurenoun

A figure of speech.

Figurenoun

(logic) The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.

Figurenoun

(astrology) A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.

Figurenoun

(music) Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.

Figurenoun

(music) A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.

Figureverb

To solve a mathematical problem.

Figureverb

To come to understand.

I can't figure if he's telling the truth or lying.

Figureverb

To be reasonable.

It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation.

Figureverb

(transitive) To enter, be a part of.

Figureverb

(obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.

Figureverb

To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.

Figureverb

(obsolete) To indicate by numerals.

Figureverb

To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.

Figureverb

(obsolete) To prefigure; to foreshow.

Figureverb

(music) To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.

Figureverb

(music) To embellish.

Figurenoun

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material;

the area covered can be seen from Figure 2

Figurenoun

alternative names for the body of a human being;

Leonardo studied the human bodyhe has a strong physiquethe spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Figurenoun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;

0 and 1 are digits

Figurenoun

a model of a bodily form (especially of a person);

he made a figure of Santa Claus

Figurenoun

a well-known or notable person;

they studied all the great names in the history of Franceshe is an important figure in modern music

Figurenoun

a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

Figurenoun

an amount of money expressed numerically;

a figure of $17 was suggested

Figurenoun

the impression produced by a person;

he cut a fine figurea heroic figure

Figurenoun

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;

he had a number of chores to dothe number of parameters is smallthe figure was about a thousand

Figurenoun

language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

Figurenoun

a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

Figurenoun

a decorative or artistic work;

the coach had a design on the doors

Figurenoun

a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating;

she made the best score on compulsory figures

Figureverb

judge to be probable

Figureverb

be or play a part of or in;

Elections figure prominently in every government programHow do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?

Figureverb

imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind;

I can't see him on horseback!I can see what will happenI can see a risk in this strategy

Figureverb

make a mathematical calculation or computation

Figureverb

understand;

He didn't figure her