n. Stands for Portable Document Format. A type of computer file that looks the same on any screen or printer. People use it to share documents like forms, tickets, or books without the layout changing.
n. Abbreviation for Portable Document Format. A file format designed to present documents consistently across different software, hardware, and operating systems. Originally developed by Adobe and now an open ISO standard.
Please send the contract as a PDF.
The airline sent my boarding pass as a PDF so I could print it at home or show it on my phone.
While editable text files are useful for drafting, the final report should be distributed as a PDF to ensure the complex charts and formatting remain intact for all recipients.
Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'PDF file' or 'PDF reader'.