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double-digit vs double digit

Both "double-digit" and "double digit" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Double-digit" is used as an adjective to describe a number that is in the range of 10 to 99, while "double digit" is used when referring to two individual digits.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

double-digit

This is a correct construction commonly used in English.

Use "double-digit" as an adjective to describe a number that is in the range of 10 to 99. It is hyphenated to show that it is a compound adjective.

Examples:

  • The company reported double-digit growth for the third consecutive quarter.
  • She scored a double-digit number of points in the game.

Alternatives:

  • two-digit
  • triple-digit
  • single-digit
  • quadruple-digit
  • multi-digit

double digit

This is a correct construction commonly used in English.

Use "double digit" when referring to two individual digits, not as an adjective to describe a range of numbers.

Examples:

  • The code required entering a double digit passcode.
  • She wrote down the double digit numbers from one to ninety-nine.

Alternatives:

  • pair of digits
  • two digits
  • couple of digits
  • duo of digits
  • twin digits

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