digital readout — a display of numbers or data in digital form, typically on an electronic device
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a display of numbers or data in digital form, typically on an electronic device
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈriːdaʊt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother stared at the microwave's digital readout for five minutes, convinced it was speaking alien language.
- The digital readout on the gas pump showed exactly $50.00, which felt like winning the lottery.
- The doctor pointed to the digital readout showing my blood pressure results.
digital readout
NOUN[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈriːdaʊt/]
a display of numbers or data in digital form, typically on an electronic device
a display of numbers or data in digital form, typically on an electronic device
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Digital derives from Latin digitus, meaning 'finger,' as fingers were historically used for counting, leading to the sense of 'pertaining to numbers or digits.' Readout is a compound of English read and out, meaning 'information extracted and displayed from a device or system.'
Breakdown
digital: digitus (Latin: finger) → digital (numerical); readout: read (extract information) + out (externally displayed) = visual display of data output.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother stared at the microwave's digital readout for five minutes, convinced it was speaking alien language.”
“The digital readout on the gas pump showed exactly $50.00, which felt like winning the lottery.”
“The doctor pointed to the digital readout showing my blood pressure results.”
“The digital readout on the multimeter helps electricians measure voltage accurately.”
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