Compact disc: meaning, definitions and examples
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compact disc
[ ˈkɒmpækt dɪsk ]
digital storage
A compact disc, also known as a CD, is a small plastic disc used for storing digital data. It was initially developed for storing and playing back audio recordings, but later expanded to include data storage, software, and other types of media.
Synonyms
CD, optical disc
Examples of usage
- Have you seen my compact disc collection?
- She bought a new compact disc with the latest hits.
- The compact disc revolutionized the way we listen to music.
- The compact disc format was first introduced in the 1980s.
- I still have some old compact discs from the 90s.
Translations
Translations of the word "compact disc" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disco compacto
🇮🇳 कॉम्पैक्ट डिस्क
🇩🇪 Kompaktscheibe
🇮🇩 cakram padat
🇺🇦 компакт-диск
🇵🇱 płyta kompaktowa
🇯🇵 コンパクトディスク
🇫🇷 disque compact
🇪🇸 disco compacto
🇹🇷 kompakt disk
🇰🇷 콤팩트 디스크
🇸🇦 قرص مضغوط
🇨🇿 kompaktní disk
🇸🇰 kompaktný disk
🇨🇳 光盘
🇸🇮 kompaktni disk
🇮🇸 geisladiskur
🇰🇿 компакт-диск
🇬🇪 კომპაქტ-დისკი
🇦🇿 kompakt disk
🇲🇽 disco compacto
Etymology
The compact disc, commonly known as CD, was developed by Philips and Sony in the late 1970s as a digital optical disc storage medium. It was first introduced to the market in 1982 and quickly gained popularity due to its superior audio quality and durability compared to vinyl records and cassette tapes. The CD format revolutionized the music industry and became the dominant medium for music distribution. Over the years, the technology has evolved, with the introduction of formats like CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW, expanding the uses of compact discs beyond audio recordings.