double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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He’s scored double digits nine times, including a season-high 18 points against Houston on Jan. 18.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Services revenue is expected to increase in the low double digits year over year, a rate in line to slightly better than the FactSet estimate of about 11% growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
For the second game in a row, the University of Miami men’s basketball team fell behind by double digits, stuck together through adversity, scrapped and clawed to get within reach.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Daniels has led the Commanders to six consecutive victories — winning the first five on the final play of scrimmage before upsetting the Lions by double digits.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Services revenue is expected to increase in the low double digits year over year, a rate in line to slightly better than the FactSet estimate of about 11% growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
For the second game in a row, the University of Miami men’s basketball team fell behind by double digits, stuck together through adversity, scrapped and clawed to get within reach.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Daniels has led the Commanders to six consecutive victories — winning the first five on the final play of scrimmage before upsetting the Lions by double digits.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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