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dc

1 American  
Or d.c.
  1. Electricity. direct current.


DC 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. dental corps.

  2. Electricity. direct current.

  3. District of Columbia (approved especially for use with zip code).


D.C. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Music. da capo.

  2. Dictionary of Canadianisms.

  3. Electricity. direct current.

  4. District of Columbia.

  5. Doctor of Chiropractic.


DC 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. music da capo

  2. Detective Constable

  3. direct current Compare AC

  4. district commissioner

  5. Also: D.C..  District of Columbia

  6. defined-contribution

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

D.C. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Chiropractic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

DC Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of direct current


Example Sentences

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In the build-up to last weekend's game against DC United, Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano described Messi as "one of a kind".

From BBC

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn unveils a look at Jason Momoa in character as Lobo in a new ‘Supergirl’ clip.

From Los Angeles Times

Among those sending Lindelof some love in the comments of his Instagram post were “Superman” actor Nathan Fillion, whose Green Lantern Corps member Guy Gardner is set to appear in “Lanterns,” as well as DC Studios boss James Gunn.

From Los Angeles Times

In Washington DC, park officials announced that the Washington Monument will close early at 13:00 local time as the storm drew closer.

From BBC

Speaking from the Ireland Funds Gala event being held in Washington DC, the minister give his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.

From BBC