digital
Binary, not analog
Digital relates to fingers or to numerical digits.
In computing, digital describes information stored as discrete numerical values—typically ones and zeros—as opposed to analog's continuous signals.
Digital technology has transformed how we create, store, and share information: digital photography, digital music, the digital age.
A digital clock displays numerals rather than hands.
In medicine, a digital exam uses fingers: a digital rectal exam.
Consisting of two parts
- bitSmall amount or portion
- byteDigital information unit
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- dataFacts for analysis
processing · storage · file · database · compression · encryption · coding · gigabyte
Closed electrical pathway
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
LCD · display · signal · pixel · sensor · microcontroller · processor · chip
Interconnected computer systems
- websiteOnline page collection
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- browsingCasual examination of options
- e-commerceInternet-based buying and selling
social media · connectivity · Wi-Fi · cloud · cybersecurity · blogging · remote work · webinar
Shared connection point
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- navigationDetermining position and course
- responsiveQuick to react
user-friendly · clickable · swipe · tap · scroll · drag-and-drop · multimedia · engagement
Digital user representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
- VRSimulated immersive environment
- metaverseShared immersive digital universe
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
3D · rendering · augmented reality · virtual reality · CGI · hologram · motion capture · gaming
binary
Consisting of two parts
data · processing · storage · file · database · compression · encryption · coding · gigabyte · megabyte
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
LED · LCD · display · signal · pixel · sensor · microcontroller · processor · chip · motherboard
internet
Interconnected computer systems
- websiteOnline page collection
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- browsingCasual examination of options
e-commerce · social media · connectivity · Wi-Fi · cloud · cybersecurity · blogging · remote work · webinar · domain
interface
Shared connection point
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- navigationDetermining position and course
responsive · user-friendly · clickable · swipe · tap · scroll · drag-and-drop · multimedia · engagement · feedback
avatar
Digital user representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
- VRSimulated immersive environment
- metaverseShared immersive digital universe
immersive · 3D · rendering · augmented reality · virtual reality · CGI · hologram · motion capture · gaming · animation
app
Mobile device software
- applicationFormal request document
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
install · update · operating system · platform · SaaS · freeware · shareware · download · patch · version
- Digitalcomputerized, bit, byte, binary, pixel
- Tecnologiasoftware, hardware, internet, computadora, red
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- computer termsbit, byte, binary, cursor, click
- Digital Techinternet, computer, software, hardware, email
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
digitalanalog
Comparable equivalent
analogue · continuous · linear · variable · graduated
digitalmanual
Written instructions for use
analog · analogue · hands-on · mechanical · handwritten
- double digitsNumbers ten through ninety-nine
- digital clockTimekeeper showing numerals
- digital divideUnequal access to computers/internet
- digital camerasElectronic image-recording devices
- digital watchElectronic wrist timekeeper
- digital addictionCompulsive device overuse
digit, digital certificate, digits, digitize, digital media, digitally, digital art, digitization, digitized