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3 digits vs 3 digit

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '3 digits' is used when referring to multiple individual digits, while '3 digit' is used when describing a single three-digit number.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2901 views

3 digits

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple individual digits.

This phrase is used when talking about more than one digit. For example, 'The code consists of 3 digits.'

Examples:

  • Please enter the 3 digits on the back of your card.
  • The password must contain at least 3 digits.
  • The phone number should have 3 digits in each section.
  • Number of nights (3 digits)
  • Number of completed years (3 digits)
  • Or subdivisions of ISCED 1997 - field of education - coded on 3 digits.
  • Weight factor for individuals (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
  • Weight factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1 and NFERAND2 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
  • Weight factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1, NFERAND2 and NFERAND3 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
  • Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
  • UN location code (3 digits)
  • In addition, for certain hazard statements letters are added to the 3-digit code.
  • The 3-digit numbers refer to variables as follows:
  • NACE Rev.2 3-digit level (groups)
  • NACE Rev.1.1 3-digit level (groups)
  • 310, 311, 312) are to be transmitted at the 3-digit and 4digit levels of NACE.
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level.
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to the NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to NACE REV..1 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results or estimates are to be broken down to NACE Rev. 2, 3-digit level (group).
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).

Alternatives:

  • multiple digits
  • several digits
  • a few digits
  • a number of digits
  • numerous digits

3 digit

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing a single three-digit number.

This phrase is used when referring to a single number that has three digits. For example, 'The code is a 3-digit number.'

Examples:

  • Please enter a 3-digit code to proceed.
  • The lock requires a 3-digit combination.
  • The room number is a 3-digit identifier.
  • NACE Rev. 1.1 coded at 2 or if possible 3 digit level
  • In addition, for certain hazard statements letters are added to the 3-digit code.
  • The 3-digit numbers refer to variables as follows:
  • NACE Rev.2 3-digit level (groups)
  • NACE Rev.1.1 3-digit level (groups)
  • 310, 311, 312) are to be transmitted at the 3-digit and 4digit levels of NACE.
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level.
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to the NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to NACE REV..1 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results or estimates are to be broken down to NACE Rev. 2, 3-digit level (group).
  • Some results are also to be broken down into size classes and to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to the NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • These preliminary results are to be broken down to NACE Rev. 2 3-digit level (group).
  • The NST/R-NL is based on the 3-digit NST/R classification of Eurostat
  • UN location code (3 digits)
  • Number of nights (3 digits)
  • Number of completed years (3 digits)
  • Or subdivisions of ISCED 1997 - field of education - coded on 3 digits.

Alternatives:

  • a three-digit number
  • a number with three digits
  • a triple-digit number
  • a number in the hundreds
  • a numerical value with three digits

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