HD
abbreviation
high-definition; high definition.
HD
1 Americanabbreviation
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high-definition; high definition.
channels that broadcast in HD;
HD video;
HD DVDs;
an HD display on my new tablet.
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Computers. high definition.
hd.
2
American
abbreviation
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hand.
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head.
h.d.
3
American
abbreviation
h.d.
4
American
abbreviation
hd
British
abbreviation
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hand
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head
Etymology
Origin of h.d.
From New Latin hōra dēcubitūs
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You can stream in HD, make video calls and download large files without worry — though free servers do get busy during peak hours.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
HD Hyundai Heavy is part of a South Korean consortium bidding for Canada’s military submarine procurement project, accounting for one-third of the bid, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Regeneron stock sank at the time of the drugmaker’s last earnings report in April as soft Eylea HD sales overshadowed a top-line beat.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Wegovy HD is three times higher, at 7.2 mg per dose.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Lindsey and Hassan talked about poker and zits and HD and DVR while Colin graphed his past.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Light yet simultaneously rich and savory, it hd the essence of a savory frozen yogurt — indulgent without being heavy.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
He argued there was no evidence they hd died of unnatural causes and that he had been framed by forestry officials “for publicity”.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2018
I will never have the opportunity to see this live, but does anyone know if there are any plans for an hd broadcast to movie theaters?
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2017
"Best available," Lalor: "Suggest a lot of clever planning failed, that there are no batsmen coming through and times r hd."
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2013
"My father . . . L-lord Randyll, hd, he made me watch him dress animals sometimes, when . . . after . . ." Sam shook his head from side to side, his chins quivering.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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