dc
direct current.
dc
1 American
Or
d.c.
DC
2
American
abbreviation
-
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
Example Sentences
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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 53.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2019
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
Before she could dc so he was already in the room.
From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir
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