Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner involving or using digital technology, especially computers or electronic devices: Refers to actions performed, stored, or transmitted using a system of numerical digits, particularly binary code (0s and 1s).
   • In terms of integers; represented by numbers: Describes something expressed or measured using discrete numerical values rather than a continuous scale.
   • By means of the fingers: An older or specialized usage relating to the fingers or touch.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (Technology):
  • The book is now available digitally. (It can be accessed as an electronic file.)
  • She signed the contract digitally using a secure online service.
• Adverb (Numerical Representation):
  • The clock displayed the time digitally. (It showed numbers like 12:45, not clock hands.)
  • The data was recorded digitally for precise analysis.
• Adverb (Fingers/Touch):
  • The doctor examined the area digitally. (This is a formal/medical term meaning "by using the fingers.")

Advanced Usage

• "Digitally native": Describing a person who has grown up in the age of digital technology and is very familiar with it.
  • As a digitally native generation, they are fluent with social media platforms.
• "Digitally remastered": Refers to media (audio, video) that has been processed and enhanced using digital technology.
  • The film was digitally remastered for its anniversary release.

Variants and Related Words

• Digital (adj): Of, relating to, or using digital technology or data in the form of digits.
  • a digital camera, a digital signature
• Digitize (verb): To convert analog information into a digital form.
  • The library is working to digitize its old film collection.

Synonyms

• Electronically: Using or involving electronic devices or technology.
• Numerically: In a way that is expressed by or using numbers.

Related Phrases

• Digitally delivered: Provided or sent via digital means.
  • The software update was digitally delivered to all users.
• Digitally enhanced: Improved or altered using digital tools.
  • The photograph was digitally enhanced to correct the colors.

Adverb

1. in terms of integers
   • the time was digitally displayed
2. by means of the fingers
   • the exam was carried out digitally