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Why is the term DVD is no longer an acronym although it was originally an acronym for digital videodisc or digital versatile disc?
DVD remains an acronym. When the disc was launched, it represented the initials for "digital video disc". The DVD Forum, an official body for DVD specifications has since referred to it as "Digital Versatile Disc" although it has also been claimed that in fact DVD doesn't stand for anything.
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How do you spell DVD?
The term DVD was not originally an acronym or initialism. It has been established to mean either "digital video disc" or the marketing term "digital versatile disc."
What is DVD short for?
DVD (old acronym): Digital Video DiscDVD (modern acronym): Digital Versatile Disc
What do the initials DVD stand for?
Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc
Do you capitalize DVD?
Yes, "DVD" should be capitalized as it is an acronym for Digital Versatile Disc.
Is scuba an example of an acronym?
SCUBA was originally an acronym for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus," but today it's considered a word on its own
What is the acronym for blackberry messenger?
BBM The acronym for Blackberry messenger is BBM. Blackberry's basic acronym is BB, although it is not used as commonly anymore now that Blackberry is on the decline.
What does DVD electronics stand for?
DVD was originally an acronym for Digital Video Disk, a term used by those in the industry. Later some wanted to change that to Digital Versatile Disk. An industry report in the late 90's said that the three letters were simply letters and they did not stand for anything.
What does the acronym JAVE stand for?
The acronym JavE stands for Java ASCII Versatile Editor. JavE is a useful tool for converting images and video clips into ascii art. The service is free but they do accept donations through paypal.
What does the acronym SDFIX stand for?
SDFIX seems to be an acronym for Dreyfus/Standish Fixed-Income in finance terms. It also seems to be the title of an anti-spyware program, although that appears to have no acronym.
What is the orgin of word scuba?
The word scuba was originally an acronym for self contained breathing apparatus.
Why are lasers called lasers?
Laser was originally an acronym, for "light amplification through stimulated emision of radiation".
What does MJOLNIR stand for?
Depends on the context. Originally it was the name of Thor's hammer in Norse mythology. Not a acronym at all.
