digital
Using computers or other electronic devices to store or send information.
Using or involving computer technology, especially the processing of information as electronic signals.
Showing or using numbers to store and send information, not continuous signals.
Representing information using discrete numerical values, often in binary form, as used in computing and electronics.
Showing numbers on an electronic screen instead of moving parts.
Displaying numbers or other data using an electronic screen, rather than physical hands or dials.
Used or controlled by your fingers, like a touchscreen.
Operated using the fingers, especially referring to touch-based controls or interfaces.
- Base: digital
digital age
1Modern era of digital technology
The time we live in now, when computers and the internet are very important in daily life.
- 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
2Gap in access to technology
The difference between people who can use modern technology and those who cannot.
- Efforts are being made to close the digital divide in rural areas.
- The pandemic highlighted the digital divide between students.
digital native
5Person raised with technology
A person who has used computers and the internet since they were young.
- As a digital native, she finds new apps easy to learn.
- Digital natives often prefer texting over phone calls.
go digital
4Switch to using digital technology
To start using digital technology instead of older methods.
- The newspaper decided to go digital to reach more readers online.
- Many banks are going digital to improve efficiency.
digital footprint
3Record of online activities
Information about you that stays on the internet because of what you do online.
- 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.