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Electricity. direct current.

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Other definitions for dc (2 of 3)

abbreviation

dental corps.

Electricity. direct current.

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

Other definitions for dc (3 of 3)

D.C.

abbreviation

Music. da capo.

Dictionary of Canadianisms.

Electricity. direct current.

District of Columbia.

Doctor of Chiropractic.

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How to use dc in a sentence

“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
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Rule 16(c) was a proposed change in the rules at the 1976 Republican Convention.
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I take calcium and vitamin D supplements, but prescription medications are generally only for women in menopause.
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Then Pascal responds (in all caps) with, “BUT WE DIDNT WIN A D [sic] YOU KNOW HIM.”
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“I just got my nails done,” gushes Michael C. Hall, extending his manicured, silver digits towards me.
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C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
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He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
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D'o l'on peut aussy veoir, quelle esperance il y a de planter une belle chrestient par tels evangelistes.
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(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
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Neither of us spoke again, and at length the squat log buildings of Pend d' Oreille loomed ahead of us in the night.
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British Dictionary definitions for dc (1 of 2)

abbreviation for

music da capo

Detective Constable

direct currentCompare AC

district commissioner

Also: D.C. District of Columbia

defined-contribution

British Dictionary definitions for dc (2 of 2)

D.C.

abbreviation for (in the US and Canada)

Doctor of Chiropractic

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Medical definitions for dc

abbr.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Scientific definitions for dc

Abbreviation of direct current

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