Definition

1. Noun:
   • A two-digit integer: A whole number that is represented using exactly two digits, specifically any integer from 10 to 99 inclusive.

Usage

• The term "double digit" is used to describe numbers, statistics, or rates that fall within the range of 10 to 99. It is commonly used in economic, financial, and statistical contexts to emphasize a magnitude that is at least ten.
• It is typically used attributively (before another noun) or predictively (after a linking verb).

Examples

• Noun (Attributive use):
  • The company reported double-digit growth for the third consecutive quarter.
  • We are seeing double-digit inflation in several sectors.
• Noun (Predictive use):
  • The unemployment rate has finally fallen to double digits.
  • Their profit increase was in the double digits.

Advanced Usage

• "double-digit" as a compound adjective: When used before a noun, it is almost always hyphenated ("double-digit").
  • The region experienced double-digit temperature increases.
• Referring to a specific range within double digits: Often used with modifiers like "low," "mid," or "high."
  • Interest rates are in the low double digits.
  • Her score was in the mid-double digits.

Variants and Related Words

• Double-figure (adjective, chiefly British English): Having two figures; synonymous with "double-digit."
  • The team achieved a double-figure victory.
• Single digit (noun): An integer from 0 to 9.
  • Growth slowed to single digits.

Synonyms

• Two-digit number: A more literal synonym.
• Two-figure number (chiefly British English): Equivalent to "double-digit."

Notes

• The term is neutral but often carries a connotation of being significant, substantial, or sometimes problematic, depending on context (e.g., "double-digit growth" is positive, while "double-digit inflation" is negative).
• It is not typically used for the number 100 or above, which would be a "triple-digit" number.

Noun

1. a two-digit integer; from 10 to 99