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digestive system
nounC1
/daɪˌdʒɛs.tɪv ˈsɪs.təm/The set of organs in the body responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste.
digged
verbVery Low (Rare/Archaic)
/dɪɡd/An archaic, poetic, or dialectal past tense and past participle of the verb 'dig', meaning to break up and move earth with a tool.
digger
nounC1
/ˈdɪɡə(r)/A person, animal, or machine that digs.
digger pine
nounLow/Very Specialized
/ˈdɪɡə paɪn/A specific species of pine tree (Pinus sabiniana) native to California, known for its large, heavy cones and preference for dry, rocky foothills.
digger wasp
nounC2
/ˈdɪɡə wɒsp/A type of solitary wasp that digs burrows in the ground to nest and lays its eggs there, often provisioning the nest with paralysed insects or spiders for its larvae.
diggers
plural-nounB2
/ˈdɪɡəz/People or machines that excavate or remove earth/soil.
digging stick
nounC2
/ˈdɪɡɪŋ ˌstɪk/A simple wooden tool, pointed or fire-hardened, used to break up soil, dig for roots, tubers, or water, and for planting seeds.
diggings
nounplural-nounC1/C2 (Uncommon, specialized or dated usage)
/ˈdɪɡɪŋz/A place where excavation or mining takes place.
dight
verbverb-transitiveArchaic/Rare
/dʌɪt/To adorn, dress, prepare, or make ready.
digibox
nounC1-C2 / Low-frequency / Domain-specific
/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.bɒks/A set-top box or receiver that decodes digital television or radio signals.
digicam
nounLow
/ˈdɪdʒɪkæm/A digital camera.
digit
nounB2
/ˈdɪdʒɪt/Any of the numbers from 0 to 9, or a finger or thumb.
digital
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈdɪdʒɪt(ə)l/Relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values, especially binary digits (0 and 1), as opposed to continuous signals.
digital audio tape
nounLow
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈɔː.di.əʊ ˌteɪp/A magnetic tape recording and playback system that stores audio in a digital format, primarily using a specific cassette format (DAT) popular in the late 1980s and 1990s.
digital audiodisk
nounC1/C2
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈɔː.di.əʊ.dɪsk/An optical disc format, also known as a Compact Disc (CD), used to store and play back digital audio recordings.
digital audiotape
nounLow
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈɔː.di.əʊ.teɪp/A magnetic tape recording and playback system that stores audio in digital format, offering higher fidelity than analog tape.
digital badge
nounC1
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈbædʒ/A visual symbol or indicator, typically in an online environment, awarded to signify the accomplishment of a specific skill, learning outcome, or participation in an activity.
digital camera
nounB1
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈkæm.rə/A camera that records and stores photographs electronically on a memory card rather than using film.
digital citizen
nounLow to Medium (C1/C2 vocabulary)
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/A person who develops the skills, knowledge, and responsible habits needed to participate effectively and safely in society's digital environment.
digital citizenship
nounMedium (high in educational, policy, and tech discourse)
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/The responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology and online platforms, encompassing the norms of appropriate behaviour in digital environments.

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