CD
Initialism of compact disc.
“I misplaced the software installation CD.”
“Called Compact Discs (CD for short) and expected to enter the market by 1983, they play an hour per side and are virtually indestructible.”
An album; a collection of musical recordings (or, occasionally, other audio such as spoken word).
“Mariah Carey's new CD has some R'n'B influences.”
Initialism of corps diplomatique, the diplomatic corps of a particular country.
“Along the route to Tanyin flowed a fast stream of staff and C.D. cars.”
“Jake lengthened his stride and crossed the road in front of a double-parked car, large, black and with CD plates.”
Abbreviation of certificate of deposit.
“Banks may offer premium rates on C.D.s to attract deposits, but once they get those deposits, they end the offers.”
Initialism of creative director, head of the creative department (for example of an advertising agency).
Initialism of corporate design, specific design features of a company, corporate identity CI.
Initialism of collision detection.
Initialism of chart datum.
Initialism of cross-dresser.
Initialism of cross-dressing.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
Abbreviation of various terms and phrases.
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