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compact disk

com·pact disk
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [adjective kuh m-pakt, kom-, kom-pakt disk]
    • /adjective kəmˈpækt, kɒm-, ˈkɒm pækt dɪsk/
    • /kəmˈpækt dɪsk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective kuh m-pakt, kom-, kom-pakt disk]
    • /adjective kəmˈpækt, kɒm-, ˈkɒm pækt dɪsk/

Definitions of compact disk words

  • noun compact disk an optical disk approximately 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, on which a program, data, music, etc., is digitally encoded for a laser beam to scan, decode, and transmit to a playback system, computer monitor, or television set. Abbreviation: CD. 1
  • noun compact disk A form of digital media on a plastic disc read by a laser in a CD drive. It comes in several varieties including CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. 0

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Parts of speech for Compact disk

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compact disk popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for compact disk

noun compact disk

  • optical disk — Also, optical disc. Also called laser disk. a grooveless disk on which digital data, as text, music, or pictures, is stored as tiny pits in the surface and is read or replayed by a laser beam scanning the surface.
  • album — An album is a record with about 25 minutes of music on each side. You can also refer to a collection of songs that is available on a record or CD as an album.
  • cassette — A cassette is a small, flat, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape which is used for recording and playing back sound or film.
  • tape — a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
  • disk — a phonograph record.

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