What is digital

1. (of signals or data) expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization.
2. (of a clock or watch) showing the time by means of displayed digits rather than hands or a pointer.
3. relating to a finger or fingers.

What do we mean by digital?

Digital describes electronic technology that generates, stores, and processes data in terms of two states: positive and non-positive. Positive is expressed or represented by the number 1 and non-positive by the number 0. Thus, data transmitted or stored with digital technology is expressed as a string of 0's and 1's.

What is digital example?

Digital technologies are electronic tools, systems, devices and resources that generate, store or process data. Well known examples include social media, online games, multimedia and mobile phones.

Why is it called digital?

The word digital comes from the same source as the words digit and digitus (the Latin word for finger), as fingers are often used for counting.

Does digital mean online?

Digital, meanwhile, is a format or a process. It describes electronic technology that generates, stores, and processes data. Digital can thus be both online and offline—for example; a digital audio file can both be streamed online and stored on a disc or hard drive.