Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

digital

adjective
/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/
Definition
Relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values, typically in the form of numerical digits.
Examples
  • The digital revolution changed the way people communicate.
  • She prefers reading digital books to printed ones.
  • Digital cameras have largely replaced traditional film cameras.
Meaning
Digital refers to something that is expressed as a series of discrete values, often binary numbers, which computers understand. It contrasts with analog, which represents information in a continuous form.
Synonyms
  • Electronic
  • Numerical
  • Virtual