HD
abbreviation
high-definition; high definition.
HD
1 Americanabbreviation
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high-definition; high definition.
channels that broadcast in HD;
HD video;
HD DVDs;
an HD display on my new tablet.
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Computers. high definition.
hd.
2
American
abbreviation
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hand.
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head.
h.d.
3
American
abbreviation
h.d.
4
American
abbreviation
hd
British
abbreviation
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hand
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head
Etymology
Origin of h.d.
From New Latin hōra dēcubitūs
Example Sentences
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Homeowners took on smaller, spring maintenance projects during the recent quarter despite continuing economic uncertainty, driving Home Depot’s HD -0.29%decrease; down pointing triangle sales higher and giving the company confidence to back its full-year outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Home Depot HD -2.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle Chief Executive Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, the company said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The drugmaker also markets the Wegovy injection and Wegovy HD, a high-dose version of the same shot.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 7, 2026
You can stream in HD, make video calls and download large files without worry — though free servers do get busy during peak hours.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Most people have natural protection against the bacteria that causes HD.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Light yet simultaneously rich and savory, it hd the essence of a savory frozen yogurt — indulgent without being heavy.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
He argued there was no evidence they hd died of unnatural causes and that he had been framed by forestry officials “for publicity”.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2018
I will never have the opportunity to see this live, but does anyone know if there are any plans for an hd broadcast to movie theaters?
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2017
"Best available," Lalor: "Suggest a lot of clever planning failed, that there are no batsmen coming through and times r hd."
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2013
"My father . . . L-lord Randyll, hd, he made me watch him dress animals sometimes, when . . . after . . ." Sam shook his head from side to side, his chins quivering.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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