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(mathematics) A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.

📑 Synonyms: place [[figure]] {{qualifier informal, usually in discussion of money}}

(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.

(astronomy) (12) the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.

📑 Synonyms: [[finger]] {{qualifier obsolete}}

(units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of (16){{nbsp}}foot, now equivalent to about 1.9{{nbsp}}cm.

📑 Synonyms: finger fingerbreadth fingersbreadth

(obsolete) (inch).

(finger-thumb-toe) (anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.

(obsolete) (degree): (360) of a circle.

To point at or point out with the finger.

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