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digit vs octet

octet vs digit

digit and octet both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
digit Yes No No No
octet Yes No No No
As nouns, octet is a hyponym of digit; that is, octet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than digit:
  • digit: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  • octet: the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
digit (noun) octet (noun)
a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates a musical composition written for eight performers
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration eight people considered as a unit
the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
eight performers or singers who perform together
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
Difference between digit and octet

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