CD

Abbreviation

1. compact disk : A form of digital media that is based on the use of a laser to read from a plastic disc in a reader device known as a CD drive. It comes in several varieties including the CD-ROM (ROM=read-only memory) which cannot be written to except during manufacturing, the CD-R (recordable), which can be written to exactly once, and the CD-RW (re-writable), which can be written to as many times as one wishes (to a limit).
2. Certificate of deposit : used by financial institutions
3. Corps diplomatique : a decal found on automobiles to indicate diplomatic status
4. Creative director : head of the creative department (e.g. advertising agencies)
5. Corporate design : specific design features of a company, corporate identity CI