digital
adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/
/-t̬əl/ Definition
A2 describes information, music, an image, etc. that is recorded or broadcast using computer technology: digital data a digital recording a digital camera digital TV digital compact/audio cassettesRecording sounds and images B1 showing information in the form of an electronic image: a digital clock/display a digital watchWatches and clocks digitally /-i/ adverb › Sound and pictures can be stored digitally, as on a CD.Recording sounds and images
(Definition of digital adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- 24-hour clock noun
- against the clock idiom
- alarm clock noun
- at/on the stroke of sth idiom
- carriage clock noun
- clock noun (TIME)
- clock verb (TIME)
- clockwork noun
- crystal noun (GLASS)
- hourglass noun
- lose verb (NOT HAVE)
- minute hand noun
- movement noun (CLOCK/WATCH)
- pendulum noun
- radio alarm clock noun
- second hand noun
- slow adjective (TIME)
- watchstrap noun
- winder noun
- wristwatch noun
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