: an electronic display (as of the time in a digital watch) that consists of segments of a liquid crystal whose reflectivity varies according to the voltage applied to them
least common denominator; lowest common denominator
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2025
Every room features flat-screen LCD televisions, floor-to-ceiling windows, an alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity, and a safe and 24-hour room service.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a rear Tektro derailleur, and a small LCD panel/assist level controller are included; all are typical features for an e-bike.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This lets the backlight enhance the colors formed by the LCD.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is being created and produced by Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, who were responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
The settings are easy to program on the LCD screen, a bottom tray catches spills and the reservoir holds an additional 72 ounces of water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Samsung Samsung teased a fresh take on backlit premium televisions at CES in January, with a 98-inch 8K LCD TV prototype featuring RGB microLED technology.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Set within a sturdy and rounded frame, the LCD writing tablet is electronic and exercises your child's writing and drawing skills with a stylus (goodbye, messy markers and crayons).
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
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Named after the 1983 track by Liquid Liquid, Optimo became an influential Sunday night event, hosting acts like LCD Soundsystem, Franz Ferdinand, Cut Copy, The Rapture, TV on the Radio, and Hot Chip.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2025
Every room features flat-screen LCD televisions, floor-to-ceiling windows, an alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity, and a safe and 24-hour room service.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a rear Tektro derailleur, and a small LCD panel/assist level controller are included; all are typical features for an e-bike.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This lets the backlight enhance the colors formed by the LCD.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is being created and produced by Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, who were responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
The settings are easy to program on the LCD screen, a bottom tray catches spills and the reservoir holds an additional 72 ounces of water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Samsung Samsung teased a fresh take on backlit premium televisions at CES in January, with a 98-inch 8K LCD TV prototype featuring RGB microLED technology.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Set within a sturdy and rounded frame, the LCD writing tablet is electronic and exercises your child's writing and drawing skills with a stylus (goodbye, messy markers and crayons).
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
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“LCD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LCD. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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