single digits
noun
chiefly US
: a number or percentage that is 9 or less
They won the game by single digits.
The state's unemployment rate is in the single digits.
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On Thursday’s call, CFO Michael Mathias said the company is on track to reduce its sourcing exposure to China to under 10% this year, with the fall and holiday season down to low single digits.
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Ali McCadden, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Mamdani received support from 11 percent of respondents in the first round, and other candidates placed in the single digits.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
For the entire year, AEO anticipates a slight decline in sales, expected to fall by low single digits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
High single digits looks to be the sweet spot for Phoenician Scheme.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Ali McCadden, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Mamdani received support from 11 percent of respondents in the first round, and other candidates placed in the single digits.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
For the entire year, AEO anticipates a slight decline in sales, expected to fall by low single digits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
High single digits looks to be the sweet spot for Phoenician Scheme.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for single digits
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“Single digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20digits. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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