led
verb
simple past tense and past participle of lead.
led
1 American
[led]
/ lɛd /
verb
LED
2
American
[el-ee-dee, led]
/ ˈɛlˌiˈdi, lɛd /
noun
LED
1
British
abbreviation
led
2
British
/ lɛd /
verb
LED
Scientific
/ ĕl′ē-dē′,lĕd /
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Short for light-emitting diode. An electronic semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. They are considerably more efficient than incandescent bulbs, and rarely burn out. LEDs are used in many applications such as flat-screen video displays, and increasingly as general sources of light.
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See also semiconductor laser
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It all started back in 2010 with the introduction of the Hoka line of max-cushion shoes, which led other brands to develop similar styles, each stacked with its own patented lightweight foam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
That discrepancy led the researchers to consider another possibility.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Bryan Mbeumo: Didn't have enough support to be effective in the lead striking role but led one counter and turned smartly to score United's goal.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Inglewood‘s defense, led by linemen Myels Smith and Elija Harmon, was able to to slow down Palos Verdes’ high-powered offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
She claimed to have led séances for Russia’s royal family.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Meta says its glasses are equipped with a LED light that flashes when a photo or video is taken and cannot be turned off without rendering the camera inoperable.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
The giant orbital venue has a 580,000-square-foot LED exterior and a screen inside that wraps around the audience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
All of the finalist photographs will go on display in the LED tunnel at entertainment complex Outernet London from 8 to 14 September.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Gallium nitride, for example, is found in much of today's lighting technology, from LED bulbs to laptop displays.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Lydia swept the ground using the LED from her cell phone.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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