CDs are small plastic discs on which sound, especially music, can be recorded. CDs can also be used to store information which can be read by a computer. CD is an abbreviation for 'compact disc'.
The Beatles' Red and Blue compilations were issued on CD for the first time.
cd in British English1
abbreviation for
1.
cash discount
symbol for
2.
candela
cd in British English2
the internet domain name for
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo in British English2
noun
the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cd in British English
abbreviation for
1.
(in Britain) command (paper)
the chemical symbol for
2.
cadmium
CD in British English
abbreviation for
1.
compact disc
2.
Civil Defence (Corps)
3.
Corps Diplomatique (Diplomatic Corps)
4.
Conference on Disarmament: a United Nations standing conference, held in Geneva, to negotiate a global ban on chemical weapons
5.
(in the US and Canada) certificate of deposit
Also: C.D.
CD in American English1
(ˌsiˈdi)
noun
1.
the compact-disc format
2.
a compact disc or compact-disc player
CD in American English2
1.
certificate of deposit
: also C/D
2.
Civil Defense
Cd in American English
Chemistry
cadmium
cd in American English
1.
candela
2.
cash discount
3.
cord(s)
CD in Finance
(si di) or certificate of deposit
abbreviation
(Finance: Banking)
A CD is a savings certificate that is issued by a bank and on which interest is paid.
A CD has a maturity date and a specified interest rate, and can be issued in any denomination.
The average six-month CD added 0.06 points to 8.78 percent.
A CD is a savings certificate that is issued by a bank and on which interest is paid.
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CD
British English: CD /siː diː/ NOUN
A CD is a small shiny disc on which music or information is stored. CD is an abbreviation for `compact disc'.