digest

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Definition & Meaning of "digest"in English

to digest

VERB

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

Transitive: to digest food

Examples

Our bodies use enzymes to digest food in the stomach.

It takes time for the stomach to digest complex carbohydrates.

to mentally process and integrate information or experiences

Transitive: to digest information or experiences

Examples

After reading the challenging article, she took some time to digest the complex ideas and concepts.

After attending the workshop, participants needed some time to digest the new strategies presented.

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

abridge

abstract

boil down

condense

precis

Transitive: to digest a piece of writing or summary

Examples

The book was digested into a brief, easy-to-read summary for busy professionals.

She digested the lengthy report into a few key points for the presentation.

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

Transitive: to digest items

Examples

She took hours to digest the research notes and arrange them by topic.

He carefully digested all the data before presenting it to the team.

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

Intransitive

Examples

After eating, it takes a few hours for the food to digest in your stomach.

The meal began to digest slowly, providing energy throughout the day.

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

Transitive: to digest material

Examples

The heat from the sun helped digest the food waste, turning it into compost.

The enzyme was used to digest the organic material in the experiment.

to accept or endure something with patience or without resistance

Transitive: to digest an unpleasant situation

Examples

He struggled at first but eventually digested the bad news and moved on.

She had to digest the fact that her plans had changed unexpectedly.

Digest

NOUN

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

Examples

The lawyer referred to a digest of case law for guidance.

The company prepared a digest of all internal reports.

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

Examples

The weekly digest highlighted major world news.

She read the news digest every morning before work.

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.

Examples

Collectors prize early digests of popular comic series.

The library had several digests of mystery novels.

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