LCD

noun
\ ˌel-(ˌ)sē-ˈdē How to pronounce LCD (audio) \

Definition of LCD

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an electronic display (as of the time in a digital watch) that consists of segments of a liquid crystal whose reflectivity varies according to the voltage applied to them

Definition of LCD (Entry 2 of 2)

least common denominator; lowest common denominator

First Known Use of LCD

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for LCD

Noun

liquid crystal display

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“LCD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LCD. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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LCD

noun

English Language Learners Definition of LCD

: a screen (such as a television screen or the screen on a watch) that works by passing a small amount of electricity through a special liquid

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