cd

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abbreviation (1)

1
candela
2
candle
3
cord

Cd

2 of 5

symbol

cadmium

CD

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noun (2)

: a small optical disk usually containing recorded music or computer data
also : the content (such as music or a computer program) of a CD released as a unit
promoting her latest CD

CD

5 of 5

abbreviation (2)

1
carried down
2
civil defense
3
[French corps diplomatique] diplomatic corps

Examples of cd in a Sentence

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Noun
The compilation re-enters the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 58, and on the ranking of the top-selling physical releases (on any medium, such as CD or vinyl) at No. 74. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Net profits from pre-orders of the CD and vinyl in his webstore benefitted four charity organizations. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024 The 28-song album was available for purchase in seven vinyl variants, three CD variants, a cassette tape and three download album variants. Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 Hot 100 since then and soared 73-1 powered by sales with the release of the CD on Oct. 2. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cd 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

compact disc

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cd was in 1866

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“Cd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cd. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

CD

noun
ˌsē-dē
: a small plastic disk on which information (as music or computer data) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser

Medical Definition

cd

1 of 3 abbreviation
candela

Cd

2 of 3 symbol
cadmium

CD

3 of 3 abbreviation
1
cluster of differentiation
used with a number to denote any of numerous antigenic proteins found chiefly on the surface of white blood cells (such as T cells or B cells)
see cd4, cd8
2
communicable disease
3
constant drainage
4
contagious disease
5
convulsive disorder
6
curative dose

Legal Definition

CD

abbreviation
certificate of deposit

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