to digest
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪdʒɛst/, /daɪˈdʒɛst/

Definition & Meaning of "digest"in English

to digest
01

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

Transitive: to digest food
to digest definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
digest
3rd person singular
digests
Present participle
digesting
Past simple
digested
Past participle
digested
02

to mentally process and integrate information or experiences

Transitive: to digest information or experiences
to digest definition and meaning
03

to compress information or a piece of writing into a short summary that conveys the main points

Transitive: to digest a piece of writing or summary
04

to organize or arrange information or things in a logical, systematic, or easy-to-use way

Transitive: to digest items
05

(of food or substances) to go through the process of breaking down in the body after consumption

Intransitive
06

to break down or decompose material through heat, moisture, or chemical processes

Transitive: to digest material
07

to accept or endure something with patience or without resistance

Transitive: to digest an unpleasant situation
Digest
01

a compilation of information, documents, or texts collected into a single volume or file

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
digests
02

a periodical that provides concise summaries of news, articles, or events

03

a book or publication formatted in a smaller size, typically around 14 × 22 cm or 5.5 x 8.5 inches

What is "digest"?

Digest refers to a book size where each page measures approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches, or 140 mm by 215 mm. This size is slightly smaller than the standard trade paperback but larger than the pocket or mass-market paperback. Digest size is often used for various types of publications, including magazines, novels, and non-fiction books, offering a compact yet readable format that is convenient for handling and storage.

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