single-digit

adjective

: having a number or percentage that is 9 or less
a single-digit increase

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This math subtraction worksheet encourages kids to cross out shapes to solve single-digit problems. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026 Beauty was a positive contributor to the quarter, reporting single-digit growth. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Deckers also owns Ugg boots, which are projected to grow at the mid-single-digit percentage rate over the same period. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Many firms also overestimate their hardware utilization, often running at single-digit percentages. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single-digit

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“Single-digit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-digit. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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