D/F
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What does df mean?
The abbreviation df has several meanings and spellings.
D/F stands for direction finding, the process of identifying and tracking radio waves, or direction finder, a tool used to conduct this process. It may also be spelled DF and a direction finder may also be called a radio direction finder (RFD).
DF stands for Distrito Federal, which translates to Federal District in English. DF is the administrative district for Mexico and is part of Mexico City, which extends beyond the borders of Distrito Federal.
DF also stands for Defender of the Faith, a title given to Henry VIII by Pope Leo X in the 1500s and that is still used as a title for British monarchs today.
In dentistry, DF commonly stands for decayed and filled, referring to a tooth that has already been treated for cavities or other flaws. It is sometimes spelled df instead.
DF may also be spelled D.F.
Example: On our recent trip to Mexico, we toured the DF and the rest of Mexico City.
Where does df come from?
The first records of D/F come from around the 1920s, and the first records of the term Defender of the Faith come from around the 1520s.
DF is also an abbreviation for disk free, with disk referring to a storage drive for a computer and free referring to the space available on that drive. It is most notably used as a command for Linux or Unix operating systems.
Abbreviations can be used in both speech and writing, and you may find df in both. In more formal writing, it is common to use the spelled-out form first and use the abbreviation afterwards, ensuring the reader knows what the abbreviation means.
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How is df used in real life?
DF is an abbreviation used for many terms in different subject areas. In casual speech, it is commonly used to refer to either a federal district or a computer command.
It’s so refreshing to talk to people who still call Mexico City “DF” in casual conversation.
— La Llorona (@gonzni) January 15, 2022
I'm at Museo de Arte Moderno – @museoamodernomx in Mexico City, DF https://t.co/PK9DDYU2D2 pic.twitter.com/FKr9v1s8IS
— Sean House (@SEANSCASA) January 15, 2022
11 'df' Command To Check Disk Space In Linux With Examples. https://t.co/PoelOEuP6B This article will help you understand the use of df command in Linux and how to use df command with multiple options in… #diskspace #diskusage #filesystem #SystemAdmins
— Igor Os (@IgorOs6) January 16, 2022
Try using df!
True or False?
DF can only be spelled one way.