| digital computer |
the type of computer in widest use, that represents data as discrete electrical signals and operates at high speed. (Cf. analog computer.) |
| digitalis |
the foxglove or any of several related plants. [2 definitions] |
| digital versatile disc |
an optical storage format for digital data, resembling a compact disc but with greater storage capacity; digital video disc; DVD. |
| digital video disc |
an optical storage format for digital data, or the physical disc that the data is stored on, resembling a compact disc but with greater storage capacity; DVD. [2 definitions] |
| digitate |
having fingers or toes. [2 definitions] |
| digitization |
the process of converting data to digital form. |
| digitize |
to convert to digital form. |
| dignified |
characterized by dignity of manner or expression; stately. |
| dignify |
to give honor or prestige to. [2 definitions] |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| dignity |
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect, esp. as manifested in one's bearing or behavior. [3 definitions] |
| dig out |
to find by searching. |
| digraph |
a pair of letters representing a single sound, such as "sh" in "shine". |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| digressive |
tending to digress or depart from the main subject. |
| dihedral |
formed by or having two intersecting planes. [2 definitions] |
| dihydrotestosterone |
an androgenic hormone derived from testosterone. |
| dik-dik |
any of several extremely small African antelopes. |
| dike |
an embankment built to prevent flooding; levee. [6 definitions] |
| diktat |
a burdensome, punishing settlement imposed on a defeated party by the victors. [2 definitions] |