Digit vs. Figure
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 marbleDigitnoun
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.
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.
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 digitsFigurenoun
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 2Figurenoun
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 weakFigurenoun
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;
0 and 1 are digitsFigurenoun
a model of a bodily form (especially of a person);
he made a figure of Santa ClausFigurenoun
a well-known or notable person;
they studied all the great names in the history of Franceshe is an important figure in modern musicFigurenoun
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 suggestedFigurenoun
the impression produced by a person;
he cut a fine figurea heroic figureFigurenoun
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 thousandFigurenoun
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 doorsFigurenoun
a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating;
she made the best score on compulsory figuresFigureverb
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 strategyFigureverb
make a mathematical calculation or computation
Figureverb
understand;
He didn't figure her
