SINCE 1828
LCD
noun
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Definition of LCD
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
LCD
abbreviationDefinition of LCD (Entry 2 of 2)
least common denominator; lowest common denominator
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LCD
noun
English Language Learners Definition of LCD
: a screen (such as a television screen or the screen on a watch) that works by passing a small amount of electricity through a special liquid
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