DVD


abbreviation
  1. an optical disk that can store a very large amount of digital data, as text, music, or images.

Origin of DVD

1
1990–95; originally d(igital)v(ideo)d(isk); then d(igital)v(ersatile)d(isk); now an abbreviation only

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British Dictionary definitions for DVD

DVD

abbreviation for
  1. digital versatile or digital video disk: an optical disk used to store audio, video, or computer data, esp feature films for home viewing

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Scientific definitions for DVD

DVD

[ dē′vē-dē ]


  1. A compact disk designed to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audio-visual material.

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Cultural definitions for DVD

DVD

An abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc. A DVD is a high-capacity disc storage system. It is often preferred to move videotapes for its superior sound and video quality.

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