dc
direct current.
dc
1 American
Or
d.c.
DC
2
American
abbreviation
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dental corps.
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Electricity. direct current.
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District of Columbia (approved especially for use with zip code).
D.C.
3
American
abbreviation
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Music. da capo.
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Dictionary of Canadianisms.
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Electricity. direct current.
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Doctor of Chiropractic.
DC
1
British
abbreviation
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music da capo
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Detective Constable
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direct current Compare AC
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district commissioner
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Also: D.C.. District of Columbia
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defined-contribution
D.C.
2
British
abbreviation
DC
Scientific
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Bloom said its systems are built to support higher-density AI workloads more efficiently, with a technology platform aligned to emerging standards such as 800 V dc.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
“Moechella is a symbol of black culture in dc and is built on the foundation of peace.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2022
Singer Michael Tait of Newsboys and of dc Talk is 54.
From Washington Times ● May 11, 2020
Again, since b and d are at the same potential, the IR drop along dc must equal the IR drop along bc.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
And by the 9 e, bd, da, and dc, are continually proportionall.
From The Way To Geometry by William Bedwell
For the activists at Pro Animal DC, who are seeking to emulate places like California and Pittsburgh that have enacted laws against foie gras, it's about fighting animal cruelty.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
It is easy in retrospect to turn Edison into a rent-seeking villain protecting his investment in DC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Xi is due to arrive for a state visit to Washington DC on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
How much did you know about the DC universe before taking on this role?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
“You can’t be serious about this! Do you know what you’re even saying? Do you know how far DC is from here?”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
The figure is similar or even higher in a few other big cities, including Washington, D.C.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
One engineer, who traveled with Kao to D.C. to explain the technical side of a project, recalled being sent out of the room once the subject of money came up.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The interview precedes a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., where he’s expected to meet with U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The reply came within hours, and it was good news: With a refundable $500 deposit, I could secure an appointment with a medbed specialist in D.C.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
An important antiwar organizer introduced himself and asked Ellsberg to fly to Washington, D.C., right away for a strategy meeting.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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