noun
variants
or PDF
: a computer file format for the transmission of a multimedia document that is not intended to be edited further and appears unaltered in most computer environments
also
: a document that uses this format
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Materials, dimensions, weight, compatibility requirements and warranty terms appear in plain text rather than being buried in downloadable PDFs.
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Srijith Ravikumar,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
There's a laundry list of improvements, from faster PDF saving to the camera launching faster when in Low Power Mode.
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Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
Hospitals may choose to present that information as a downloadable PDF or list.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Paying for a full Adobe subscription can feel like overkill if your PDF needs are pretty basic—a quick edit here, a file conversion there, maybe some light cleanup.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Srijith Ravikumar,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
There's a laundry list of improvements, from faster PDF saving to the camera launching faster when in Low Power Mode.
—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
Hospitals may choose to present that information as a downloadable PDF or list.
—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Paying for a full Adobe subscription can feel like overkill if your PDF needs are pretty basic—a quick edit here, a file conversion there, maybe some light cleanup.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pdf
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“Pdf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pdf. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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