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Physics
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quantum electrodynamics.
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Q.E.D.
which was to be shown or demonstrated (used especially in mathematical proofs).
Origin:
1810–20;
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Latin
quod erat dēmōnstrandum
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QED
—
abbreviation for
1.
quod erat demonstrandum
2.
quantum electrodynamics
[(sense 1) Latin: which was to be shown or proved]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Q.E.D.
1760, abbrev. of L. quod erat demonstrandum "which was to be demonstrated."
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
QED
Quality, Efficiency, Dependability
quantitative evaluative device
quantum electrodynamics
The American Heritage® Abbreviations Dictionary, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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