CDC
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the main government agency in the US that protects public health and safety.
Abbreviation for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services that monitors and prevents disease outbreaks.
Simple“The CDC issued new guidelines to help people stay healthy during the winter flu season.”
In context“During the pandemic, the CDC became a central source of epidemiological data and public health recommendations for the entire country.”
UsageUsually used with 'the' as in 'the CDC'.
- 02 C1 Advanced
Stands for chef de cuisine. This is the person in charge of a professional kitchen.
Abbreviation for chef de cuisine. The head of a kitchen in a restaurant or hotel, responsible for managing staff and creating menus.
Simple“After ten years of training, he finally earned the title of CDC at a famous restaurant.”
In context“The CDC oversees the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant's high standards before it reaches the customer.”
UsageCommonly used in professional culinary resumes and job descriptions.
Synonymshead chef - 03 C2 Proficiency
Stands for change data capture. It is a way for computers to track and record changes made to a database.
Abbreviation for change data capture. A set of software design patterns used to determine and track the data that has changed in a database.
Simple“The IT team used CDC to make sure the backup server always had the latest information.”
In context“Implementing CDC allowed the company to synchronize their cloud storage with their local database in real-time without slowing down the system.”
UsageUsed as an uncountable noun in technical contexts.
“The CDC recently declared watercress a nutrient powerhouse.”
“Last week, Kaseya said officials were worried the virus could be mutating and that the Africa CDC was planning further studies with the WHO to investigate.”