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QED

1

abbreviation for

, Physics.


Q.E.D.

2

abbreviation for

  1. which was to be shown or demonstrated (used especially in mathematical proofs).

QED

abbreviation for

  1. quod erat demonstrandum
  2. quantum electrodynamics


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Word History and Origins

Origin of QED1

First recorded in 1810–20, Q.E.D. is from Latin quod erat dēmōnstrandum

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Word History and Origins

Origin of QED1

(sense 1) Latin: which was to be shown or proved

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Example Sentences

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The miners want grog and stores, come to your dept; you take their money; Q.E.D!

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