PDA

American  

[pee-dee-ey] / ˈpiˈdiˈeɪ /

abbreviation

1. Informal. public display of affection: an act or instance of kissing, holding hands, caressing, etc., outside of private or intimate settings.

   My partner and I try to avoid PDA at work-related parties.

2. personal digital assistant: a handheld computer, often using a pen or stylus, that provides organizational software, such as an appointment calendar, and often communications hardware.

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PDA British  

abbreviation

1. personal digital assistant

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PDA Scientific  

/ pē′dē-ā′ /

1. Short for personal digital assistant. A lightweight, handheld computer, typically employing a touch-sensitive screen rather than a keyboard, generally used for storing information such as addresses or schedules. Many PDAs include handwriting recognition software, some support voice recognition, and some have an internal cell phone and modem to link with other computers or networks.

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Usage

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Example Sentences

Ms Barrett said the company assured her its teachers were trained and experienced at dealing with PDA, but the arrangement broke down after her child's teacher revealed they had "never heard" of it.

From BBC

They created PDA in 2022 as a place to incubate their work, not knowing the vast community they would draw in almost instantly.

From Los Angeles Times

The presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, as it’s known, has allowed the military to send billions of dollars worth of ammunition, air defense missile launchers, tanks, vehicles and other equipment to Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

Concerns mostly focused on the "PDA awards" episode where Georgia was shown appearing to mislead Callum Jones about her feelings for other islanders.

From BBC

According to Australia media, the couple visited the zoo for a private tour and were photographed hand-feeding a kangaroo and snapping selfies in between assorted PDA.

From Los Angeles Times