cd
1 of 5abbreviation (1)
1
candela
2
candle
3
cord
Cd
2 of 5symbol
cadmium
CD
3 of 5noun (1)
ˌsē-ˈdē 
: certificate of deposit
CD
4 of 5noun (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 5abbreviation (2)
1
carried down
2
civil defense
3
[French corps diplomatique] diplomatic corps
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
Phrases Containing cd
Kids Definition
CD
noun
ˌsē-ˈdē
: a small plastic disk on which information (as music or computer data) is recorded
Medical Definition
cd 1 of 3
abbreviation
candela
Cd
2 of 3symbol
cadmium
CD
3 of 3abbreviation
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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