dc
or d.c.
Electricity. direct current.
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Definition for dc (2 of 3)
DC
dental corps.
Electricity. direct current.
District of Columbia (approved especially for use with zip code).
Definition for dc (3 of 3)
D.C.
Music. da capo.
Dictionary of Canadianisms.
Electricity. direct current.
Doctor of Chiropractic.
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British Dictionary definitions for dc (1 of 2)
DC
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
DC
abbr.
Doctor of Chiropractic
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Scientific definitions for dc
DC
Abbreviation of direct current
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