compact disc
small disk used for storing computerized information (i.e. computer programs, music, etc.)
Compact Disc
compact disc
Noun
1. a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser
(synonym) compact disk, CD
(hypernym) optical disk, optical disc
(hyponym) audio CD, audio compact disc
Compact Disc
<
storage> (CD) (Not "disk", this spelling is part of the standard).
A 4.72 inch disc developed by
Sony and
Philips that can store, on the same disc, still and/or moving images in monochrome and/or color; stereo or two separate sound tracks integrated with and/or separate from the images; and digital program and information files.
The same fabrication process is used to make both audio CDs and
CD-ROMs for storing computer data, the only difference is in the device used to read the CD (the player or drive).
CD Information Center.
(1999-06-23)
(c) Copyright 1993 by Denis Howe
compact disc