digital
gb/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/ us/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
Relating to computers or technology
Using computers or other electronic devices to store or send information.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is digital
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'digital' with 'online'. Not all digital things are online; some are offline but still electronic.
Συνώνυμα
electronic (Emphasizes the use of electrical signals but not always specifically about computers.)
Αντώνυμα
analog (Describes systems or devices that represent data in a continuous physical form rather than digitally.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
digital device
|digital technology
|digital media
|digital platform
|digital content
Θέματα
technology
|communication
|media
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The company is investing heavily in digital marketing.
- She prefers reading digital books on her tablet.
- Many traditional businesses are moving to digital platforms.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I use a digital camera for my photos.
- This store sells digital music online.
- My phone has many digital tools.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Representing data as numbers
Showing or using numbers to store and send information, not continuous signals.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is digital
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'digital' only means 'on the internet', but it also refers to how information is stored and processed.
Συνώνυμα
binary (Refers specifically to the two-number (0 and 1) system used in most digital technology.)
Αντώνυμα
analog (Uses continuous signals instead of discrete numbers.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
digital signal
|digital format
|digital data
Θέματα
technology
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The audio is converted into a digital signal before transmission.
- Digital data can be stored and copied without loss of quality.
- Modern cameras save images as digital files.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The watch shows the time in digital numbers.
- Music is stored in a digital file.
- Digital signals are easy to send.
adjective
technical
A2
property
3
Showing numbers electronically
Showing numbers on an electronic screen instead of moving parts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is digital
Συνώνυμα
electronic display (General term for any display using electronics, not just numbers.)
Αντώνυμα
analog display (Uses moving parts or continuous scales instead of electronic numbers.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
digital watch
|digital clock
|digital display
Θέματα
technology
|daily life
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- He wears a digital watch on his wrist.
- The scoreboard has been replaced with a digital display.
- They installed a new digital thermostat in the office.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I bought a digital clock for my room.
- My camera has a digital screen.
- The car has a digital speedometer.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
Operated by fingers or touch
Used or controlled by your fingers, like a touchscreen.
Συνώνυμα
manual (Means operated by hand, not necessarily using technology.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
digital control
|digital input
Θέματα
technology
|body
Παραδείγματα
- The device features a digital interface operated by finger gestures.
- Digital controls allow for quick adjustments during operation.
- The piano uses digital keys that respond to touch sensitivity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I use a digital screen with my fingers.
- This game has a digital control pad.
- The machine has a digital button.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
digital
IPA
GB/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
US/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
di - git - al (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: digital
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
digitally
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
analog
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
digitalize
verb B2
digitalization
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
digital age
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Modern era of digital technology
The time we live in now, when computers and the internet are very important in daily life.
Παραδείγματα
- We are living in the digital age, where information is instantly available.
- In the digital age, businesses must adapt quickly to new technologies.
digital divide
2/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl dɪvˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Gap in access to technology
The difference between people who can use modern technology and those who cannot.
Παραδείγματα
- Efforts are being made to close the digital divide in rural areas.
- The pandemic highlighted the digital divide between students.
digital native
5/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl nˈeɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
Person raised with technology
A person who has used computers and the internet since they were young.
Παραδείγματα
- As a digital native, she finds new apps easy to learn.
- Digital natives often prefer texting over phone calls.
go digital
4/ɡˈoʊ dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
fixed phrase
Switch to using digital technology
To start using digital technology instead of older methods.
Παραδείγματα
- The newspaper decided to go digital to reach more readers online.
- Many banks are going digital to improve efficiency.
digital footprint
3/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl fˈʊtpɹˌɪnt/
fixed phrase
Record of online activities
Information about you that stays on the internet because of what you do online.
Παραδείγματα
- Be careful about what you post; it becomes part of your digital footprint.
- Be careful what you post; it all becomes part of your digital footprint.
- Employers sometimes check applicants’ digital footprints before hiring.
- Employers sometimes check a candidate's digital footprint before hiring.
- Parents are advised to manage their children's digital footprint from an early age.