Digit vs. Finger — What's the Difference?

In computing, a single symbol of a numeral system.

A part of a glove designed to cover one finger.

Any of the numerals from 0 to 9, especially when forming part of a number.

To identify or point out someone typically accused of wrongdoing.

Any of the fingers or toes.

The length or width of a finger used as an informal measure.

An element of a set in mathematical contexts.

To touch or handle with the fingers.

A unit of measurement for the width of a finger (about 3/4 inch).

A finger is a limb of the human body and a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates. Normally humans have five digits, the bones of which are termed phalanges, on each hand, although some people have more or fewer than five due to congenital disorders such as polydactyly or oligodactyly, or accidental or intentional amputations.

A human finger or toe.

One of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.

A corresponding part in other vertebrates.

The part of a glove designed to cover a finger.

A unit of length derived from the breadth of a finger and equal to about 34 of an inch (2.0 centimeters).

Something, such as an oblong peninsula, that resembles one of the digits of the hand.

One of the ten Arabic number symbols, 0 through 9.

The length or width of a finger.

Such a symbol used in a system of numeration.

A degree of participation; a share

Digits Slang A telephone number

An obscene gesture of defiance or derision made by pointing or jabbing the middle finger upward. Often used with the.

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

To touch with the fingers; handle.

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

To mark (a score) with indications of which fingers are to play the notes.

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

To play (an instrument) by using the fingers in a particular order or way.

Syn of inch.

To identify as responsible for wrongdoing or a crime, especially to the police

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

To identify or designate as being responsible

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

To handle something with the fingers.

Syn of degreeof a circle.

(Music) To use the fingers in playing an instrument.

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

(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.

One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

(zoology) Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly:

A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.

The lower, smaller segment of an arthropod claw.

One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; - so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.

One of the supporting structures of wings in birds, bats, etc. evolved from earlier toes or fingers.

One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; - a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.

One of the slender bony structures before the pectoral fins of gurnards and sea robins (Triglidae).

To point at or out with the finger.

Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:

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

(cuisine) Finger-shaped pieces of food.

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

(chemistry) A tube extending from a sealed system, or sometimes into one in the case of a cold finger.

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

Syn of foxglove(D. purpurea).

Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body, particularly:

(botany) Various protruding plant structures, as a banana from its hand.

A lobe of the liver.

(historical) The teeth parallel to the blade of a scythe, fitted to a wooden frame called a crade.

The projections of a reaper or mower which similarly separate the stalks for cutting.

(nautical) finger pier: a shorter, narrower pier projecting from a larger dock.

(aviation) jet bridge: the narrow elevated walkway connecting a plane to an airport.

(comptheory) A leaf in a finger tree data structure.

Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, (usually) with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing.

(obsolete) hand, the part of a clock pointing to the hour, minute, or second.

A policeman or prison guard.

An informer to the police, (especially) one who identifies a criminal during a lineup.

A criminal who scouts for prospective victims and targets or who performs reconnaissance before a crime.

(figurative) That which points; an indicator, as of guilt, blame, or suspicion.

(historical) digitcm).

(historical) digit the observed diameter of the sun or moon, (especially) with regard to eclipses.

An informal measure of alcohol based on its height in a given glass compared to the width of the pourer's fingers while holding it.

(fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.

Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.

Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, (especially) a pickpocket.

A person.

(especially in the phrase 'give someone the finger') An obscene or insulting gesture made by raising one's middle finger towards someone with the palm of one's hand facing inwards.

(radio) Any of the individual receivers used in a rake receiver to decode signal components.

(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.

(transitive) To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.

(transitive) To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.

To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.

To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.

To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.

(obsolete) To steal; to purloin.

To execute, as any delicate work.

One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extremities of the hand, other than the thumb.

Anything that does the work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine;

The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.

Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.

To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.

To touch lightly; to toy with.

To perform on an instrument of music.

To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.

To execute, as any delicate work.

To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.

Any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb);

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

The part of a glove that provides a covering for one of the fingers

Feel or handle with the fingers;

Examine by touch;

Search for on the computer;

Indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments

Fingers primarily function to manipulate objects and facilitate fine motor skills.

In medical contexts, fingers are often numbered starting from the thumb (digit I) to the little finger (digit V).

A typical human has 20 digits: ten fingers and ten toes.

Yes, some animals, like certain species of snakes and fish, lack digits.

Yes, "digit" relates to numbers and discrete units in technology, such as digital encoding.

Digits can refer to any of the fingers or toes, and also to the numbers 0 through 9 in mathematical contexts.

The thumb is significant for its opposability, crucial for gripping and manipulating objects.

Digits have a broad cultural significance, including in educational and technological fields, while fingers are specifically significant in manual and artistic activities.

A fingerprint is the unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the tip of a finger, used for identification.

No, the term "finger" is not typically used in mathematical contexts.