CDS

n. Stands for Compact Discs. These are small, shiny plastic circles used to store music or computer data.

n. Abbreviation for Compact Discs. The plural form of the optical disc medium used for digital data storage.

“He found a box of old CDs in the attic but had no player to listen to them.”

“While physical sales of CDs have plummeted in the streaming era, some audiophiles still prefer them for their uncompressed sound quality.”

n. Stands for Credit Default Swaps. These are financial contracts that act like insurance if a borrower cannot pay back a loan.

n. Abbreviation for Credit Default Swaps. A financial derivative that allows an investor to swap or offset their credit risk with that of another investor.

“The bank used CDS to protect itself against the risk of the company failing.”

“The rapid expansion of the CDS market was cited by many economists as a significant factor in the systemic instability of the 2008 financial crisis.”

Technical

n. Stands for Child-Directed Speech. This is the special, simple way adults speak when they talk to babies.

n. Abbreviation for Child-Directed Speech. A non-standard form of speech used by adults when communicating with infants, characterized by higher pitch and simplified syntax.

“Researchers studied how CDS helps infants learn the sounds of their native language.”

“Linguists argue that the exaggerated intonation patterns of CDS are crucial for maintaining an infant's attention during early social interactions.”

Academic · Technical

n. Stands for Chief of the Defence Staff. This is the highest-ranking military officer in some countries, like the UK.

n. Abbreviation for Chief of the Defence Staff. The professional head of the armed forces in several Commonwealth nations.

“The CDS met with the Prime Minister to discuss the new security strategy.”

“As the CDS, the general was responsible for advising the government on all matters concerning national military operations and strategic planning.”

Formal · British English