digest

//daɪˈdʒɛst/, /ˈdaɪdʒɛst//
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Verb

digestInfinitive
digestPresent tense
digestedPast tense
digestedPast participle
digestingPresent participle
digestsThird-person singular
1

To break down food in the stomach and intestines into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

It takes several hours to digest a heavy meal.

2

To think about and understand information or ideas, especially over a period of time.

I need some time to digest all this new information.

Noun

digestSingular
digestsPlural
1

A compilation or summary of written material or news, presented in a condensed form.

I read a weekly news digest to stay informed.

2

A periodical consisting of condensed versions of articles or stories previously published elsewhere.

She subscribes to a monthly digest that summarizes the best articles from various magazines.