a periodical that summarizes the news
"The editor asked me to write for The Digest, since their readers prefer short summaries of major global events over in-depth analysis."
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
"The editor asked me to digest all the interview transcripts into a single article for tomorrow's newsletter."
That which is digested; especially, that which is worked over, classified, and arranged under proper heads or titles
"After hours of reviewing the chaotic notes from our meeting, I finally managed to digest them into a clear agenda for tomorrow."
In plain English: A digest is a collection of important information from many sources that has been summarized into one shorter book or article.
"The heavy meal gave me an upset stomach that was hard to digest."
Usage: Use "digest" as a noun to refer to a collection of laws, articles, or information that has been organized for easy reference. Do not use it to mean the act of chewing or absorbing food, which requires the verb form.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
"I cannot bear his constant criticism"
"The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"
"he learned to tolerate the heat"
"She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
systematize, as by classifying and summarizing
"the government digested the entire law into a code"
soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture
"The long soak in warm water helped digest the tough leather before he tried to cut it."
soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture
"The hot water helped digest the stubborn stain on my shirt before I threw it in the dryer."
To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.
"The librarian spent the afternoon digesting the newly arrived books by sorting them into genre-specific bins before shelving them."
In plain English: To digest means to break down food so your body can use it for energy and growth.
"After eating the big meal, I lay down to let my stomach digest the food."
Usage: To digest information means to process and understand it thoroughly rather than just reading it superficially. Use this verb when describing the mental effort required to organize complex ideas into something clear and usable.
The word "digest" comes from the Latin dīgerō, meaning "to carry apart," which was borrowed into Middle English via French influence. It gradually replaced native Old English words like meltan and mieltan that originally described both melting and digesting.