LED

¹ American  

[el-ee-dee, led] / ˈɛlˌiˈdi, lɛd /

noun

1. light-emitting diode: a semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current and is used in electronic displays, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.

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led ² American  

[led] / lɛd /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of lead.

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LED ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. light-emitting diode

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led ² British  

/ lɛd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of lead 1

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LED Scientific  

/ ĕl′ē-dē′,lĕd /

1. Short for light-emitting diode. An electronic semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. They are considerably more efficient than incandescent bulbs, and rarely burn out. LEDs are used in many applications such as flat-screen video displays, and increasingly as general sources of light.

2. See also semiconductor laser

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Other Word Forms

• unled adjective
• well-led adjective

Example Sentences

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told reporters he had reviewed footage of the incident, which led him to believe “the narrative that this was done in self-defense is a garbage narrative.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Department of Justice also conducted an investigation that involved over 5,000 federal agents and led to thousands of charges.

From Salon

Hospitals are reporting the icy conditions have led to a rise in patients seeking help for injuries from slips and falls as well as struggling with respiratory conditions.

From BBC

An Indian climate advocacy firm led by a prominent activist has denied allegations by authorities that it misused foreign funds to influence policy and threaten the country's energy security.

From Barron's

Before his arrest, the church was known for having led petitions calling for religious freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal