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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Beyond model comparisons, ChatPlayground includes image generation, prompt engineering tools, chat history, PDF and image analysis, and priority customer support. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Materials, dimensions, weight, compatibility requirements and warranty terms appear in plain text rather than being buried in downloadable PDFs. 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 See All Example Sentences for pdf

Word History

Etymology

portable document format

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pdf was in 1992

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“Pdf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pdf. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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