double digit

Frequency: 7.511.8 per million words

Describes a number between 10 and 99. Often used to describe percentages, like 'double-digit inflation'.

digitADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The country is facing double-digit inflation for the first time in a decade.
  • Our company achieved double-digit growth in sales last year.
  • Economists are worried about the rise to double-digit unemployment.
  • The team secured a victory with a double-digit lead.
  • He was excited to finally reach a double-digit age on his tenth birthday.
  • The tech stock suffered a double-digit decline after the announcement.
  • We're expecting double-digit temperatures in Celsius this weekend.
  • The new policy is polling with double-digit approval ratings.
  • To qualify for the prize, you must score a double-digit number.
  • Almost every item in the store has a double-digit discount for the clearance sale.