CAD
n. uncountablen. Stands for Computer-Aided Design. Software that engineers and architects use to create precise 2D or 3D drawings of products or buildings. It helps people design things on a computer instead of drawing them by hand.
n. Abbreviation for Computer-Aided Design. The use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design. The acronym refers broadly to the field or its software.
The architect used CAD to design the new office.
Before the factory begins production, the engineers must finalize the CAD models to ensure every part fits perfectly.
Modern architectural firms have largely abandoned traditional drafting tables in favor of sophisticated CAD platforms that allow for real-time structural simulations and 3D rendering.
Usually functions as an uncountable mass noun; when referring to specific software packages, it is often used as a modifier (e.g., 'CAD software', 'CAD program').