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    dc
    direct current.
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    DC
    abbreviation
    dental corps.
  • D.C.
    D.C.
    abbreviation
    da capo.
Synonyms

dc

1 American  
Or d.c.
  1. Electricity. direct current.


DC 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. dental corps.

  2. Electricity. direct current.

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


D.C. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Music. da capo.

  2. Dictionary of Canadianisms.

  3. Electricity. direct current.

  4. District of Columbia.

  5. Doctor of Chiropractic.


D.C. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Chiropractic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

DC 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. music da capo

  2. Detective Constable

  3. direct current Compare AC

  4. district commissioner

  5. Also: D.C..  District of Columbia

  6. defined-contribution

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

DC Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of direct current


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Meanwhile, Nvidia is hosting its GTC event in Washington, D.C from Monday to Wednesday this week.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

The D.C Superior Court judge in the case let the duo off with probation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

The chain plans to open 21 new stores across a dozen states and Washington, D.C, this year, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Dublin rock band Fontaines D.C said they were "buzzing" to win best international group.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

D.C L. &c. late Provost of Trinity College, Dublin. 8vo. price 10s. 6d.

From Roumania Past and Present by Samuelson, James

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