Meaning & use

double-digit

adjective·Everyday

Consisting of two digits; describing a number between ten and ninety-nine.

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The company reported double-digit growth in sales for the third consecutive quarter.

Temperatures dropped to double-digit lows overnight across the northern region.

A note on using this word

Double-digit is common in business and weather reporting to emphasize a number reaching at least ten.

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Words with an opposite meaning

single-digit

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