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COMPACT DISK

\kəmpˈakt dˈɪsk], \kəmpˈakt dˈɪsk], \k_ə_m_p_ˈa_k_t d_ˈɪ_s_k]\

Definitions of COMPACT DISK

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a recording that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Computer disks storing data with a maximum reduction of space and bandwidth. The compact size reduces cost of transmission and storage.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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