CD-R

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noun

a compact disc onto which data can be written but not erased or modified.

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Origin of CD-R

1985–90; C(ompact)D(isc)-R(ecordable)

Other definitions for CD-R (2 of 2)

Cdr.

or CDR.

abbreviation

Commander.

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British Dictionary definitions for CD-R (1 of 2)

Cdr

/ military /

abbreviation for

Commander

British Dictionary definitions for CD-R (2 of 2)

CDR

abbreviation for

compact disc recordable: a compact disc that can be used to record only onceCompare CDE

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