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Definition of LCD
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: 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LCD. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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LCD
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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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The first known use of LCD was in 1973
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