cd

1. 1
   noun · CDcountable or uncountableinitialism

   Initialism of compact disc. It is a round plastic disc that holds music or computer data.

   My dad still plays the same old CD in his car.

   Put the CD in the computer to install the game.

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2. 2
   noun · CDdatedmetonymicallycountable

   An album of songs, or sometimes of other recordings, such as people reading or talking.

   The band's new CD has twelve songs, and I love every one.

   Her first CD was full of sad love songs.

   Similaralbum, record

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3. 3
   noun · CDcountableabbreviation

   Abbreviation of certificate of deposit. It is a bank account where you leave money for a fixed time.

   Grandma put her savings in a CD at the bank for two years.

   My CD pays more interest than my regular savings account.

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4. 4
   verbabbreviation

   Abbreviation of could. People type it to save time in texts and chats.

   hey, cd you pick me up after practice?

   i cd come over around 6 if that works

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5. 5
   noun · CDcountableinitialism

   Initialism of creative director. It is the person who leads the creative team, for example at an ad agency.

   The CD liked our poster idea and asked for a few changes.

   She worked as a designer for five years before she became CD.

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6. 6
   symbol · Cd

   The short letters used for cadmium in chemistry.

   The water test found a small amount of Cd.

   Some old batteries contain Cd, so they need special recycling.

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   symbol

   Symbol for the candela. It is a unit that measures how strong a light is.

   The box says this flashlight has a beam of 5,000 cd.

   The red light on top of the tower shines at about 2,000 cd.

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