Word
LCD
Phoneticslcd
Definitions
01screen technology
n. Stands for liquid crystal display. This is the technology used to make flat screens for watches, phones, and laptops.
n. Abbreviation for liquid crystal display. A flat-panel display technology that uses the light-modulating properties of liquid crystals.
“The LCD on my old calculator is starting to fade and is hard to read.”
“Modern smartphones have largely transitioned from LCD to OLED panels to achieve deeper black levels and better energy efficiency.”
Technical
Usage
Usually used as a noun or as a modifier before another noun like 'screen' or 'panel'.
Teaching tip
While technically an initialism, it is almost always used as a standalone noun in consumer electronics contexts.
02math/fractions
n. Stands for lowest common denominator. In math, it is the smallest number that can be divided evenly by all the bottom numbers in a set of fractions.
n. Abbreviation for lowest common denominator. The smallest positive integer that is a multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions.
“To add these two fractions, you first need to find the LCD.”
“Finding the LCD is a fundamental step in simplifying complex algebraic expressions involving multiple rational terms.”
Technical
Usage
Often used in the figurative phrase 'lowest common denominator' to describe something simplified to appeal to the largest possible number of people.
Teaching tip
In a non-math context, 'lowest common denominator' often has a negative tone, suggesting a lack of quality or sophistication.
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