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Symbol, Chemistry.

californium.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Other definitions for Cf (2 of 5)

abbreviation

Christian female.

Also cf cubic foot; cubic feet.

cystic fibrosis.

Other definitions for Cf (3 of 5)

cf.

abbreviation

Bookbinding. calf.

Music. cantus firmus.

Baseball. center fielder.

compare.

Origin of cf.

From the Latin word confer

Other definitions for Cf (4 of 5)

c/f

Bookkeeping.

carried forward.

Other definitions for Cf (5 of 5)

C.F.

or c.f.

abbreviation

cost and freight.

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How to use Cf in a sentence

The program has not made a final selection on which upgrades will actually be included in future versions of the F-35.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
That article noted that the F-35 does not currently have the ability to down-link live video to ground troops,.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In fact, according to F-35 program sources, the next software upgrades are not yet fully defined nor are they fully funded.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Therefore, it is not possible for any F-35 schedule to include a video data link or infrared pointer at this point.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

But the last national figure to wield ancient personal authority in an explicitly religious way was Robert F. Kennedy.
No Gods, No Cops, No Masters|James Poulos|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
E was an Esquire, with pride on his brow; F was a Farmer, and followed the plough.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
En effet un soir, sa femme et enfans l'abandonnerent entierement, et s'en allerent cabaner ailleurs, pensant que c'en estoit vuid.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (1 of 6)

cf¹

CF

abbreviation for

cost and freightAlso: c & f

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (2 of 6)

cf²

the internet domain name for

Central African Republic

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (3 of 6)

the chemical symbol for

californium

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (4 of 6)

/ mainly British /

abbreviation for

Chaplain to the Forces

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (5 of 6)

c/f

/ accounting /

abbreviation for

carried forward

British Dictionary definitions for Cf (6 of 6)

cf.

abbreviation for

compare

Word Origin for cf.

Latin: confer

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Scientific definitions for Cf

The symbol for californium.

Cultural definitions for Cf

cf.

An abbreviation meaning “compare.” It is short for the Latin word confer and instructs the reader to compare one thing with another.