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- digital signature/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/A cryptographic technique that uses encryption to verify the authenticity and integrity of a digital message, document, or piece of software, confirming it originated from a specific sender and has not been altered.nounC1
- digital subtraction angiography/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl səbˈtræk.ʃən ˌæn.dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi/A specialised medical imaging technique that uses digital X-rays and computer processing to visualise blood vessels by subtracting images taken before and after a contrast agent is injected.nounLow (Technical)
- digital switchover/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈswɪtʃˌəʊ.və/The process of replacing analogue broadcasting signals with digital ones.nounC1
- digital technology/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/Electronic systems, devices, and resources that generate, store, or process data, using a binary code of ones and zeros.nounVery High
- digital television/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈtɛlɪvɪʒən/A system for broadcasting television programs using digital signals, as opposed to analog signals, which provides higher picture and sound quality and more channels.nounC1
- digital versatile disk/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl dɪsk/An optical disc format used for storing digital data, such as video, audio, or software, with higher capacity than a standard CD.nounLow-Medium (rarely used in full; abbreviation DVD is dominant)
- digital video/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/A recording or broadcast that represents moving visual images using binary digital data, as opposed to analog signals on magnetic tape.nounHigh
- digital video recorder/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈvɪd.i.əʊ rɪˌkɔː.dər/An electronic device that records television programmes in a digital format to an internal hard drive.nounB2
- digital videocassette/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈvɪd.i.əʊ.kəˌset/A physical cartridge containing magnetic tape used to record and store video and audio signals in a digital format.nounLow
- digital wallet/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈwɒl.ɪt/A software application or service on a mobile device or computer that stores and manages payment card information, loyalty cards, and other forms of digital currency, enabling electronic transactions.nounB2
- digital watch/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈwɒtʃ/A wristwatch that displays the time in numerical digits (e.g., 12:45) rather than with rotating hands.nounC1
- digital watermark/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈwɔː.tə.mɑːk/A unique, often invisible identifier embedded within digital media (images, audio, video, documents) to prove ownership, track usage, or verify authenticity.nounC1
- digitalin/ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪn/A mixture of toxic glycosides obtained from the leaves of the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea), used as a cardiac stimulant.nounC2
- digitalis/ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs/A drug derived from the dried leaves of the foxglove plant, used as a heart stimulant.nounC2
- digitalism/ˌdɪdʒɪˈtælɪz(ə)m/A medical condition resulting from excessive consumption of digitalis, a drug derived from foxglove plants, causing toxic effects such as nausea, vomiting, and heart arrhythmias.nounC2 (Very Low)
- digitalization/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of converting information, systems, or processes into a digital format.nounC1
- digitalize/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl.aɪz/To convert analog information (like text, images, or sounds) into a digital format that computers can process.verbverb-transitiveC1 (Low frequency, specialized term)
- digitation/ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The act or process of dividing or branching into finger-like parts or processes.nounC1
- digitigrade/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.tɪ.ɡreɪd/Walking on the toes, with the heels not touching the ground.adjectivenounC2
- digitize/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.taɪz/To convert information (data, text, images, sound) from an analog or physical form into a digital format that a computer can process and store.verbverb-transitiveC1
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