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English Lexicon

Digital Technology

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #850 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The use of computer systems and software to process, store, and transmit information.

    "Digital technology has transformed how we communicate and access information."
  2. 2

    A category of technology that includes devices and systems that use digital signals.

    "Smartphones and tablets are examples of digital technology that have become ubiquitous."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'digital' (derived from the Latin 'digitus', meaning finger or toe, later shifting to mean numerical data representation) and 'technology' (from Greek 'techne', meaning art, skill, or craft, combined with 'logia', meaning study of). Together, the phrase emerged in the late 20th century alongside the rapid advancement and proliferation of electronic computing and microprocessors.

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