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CD vs CD-ROM

CD-ROM vs CD

CD and CD-ROM both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
CD Yes No No No
CD-ROM Yes No No No
As nouns, CD-ROM is a hyponym of CD; that is, CD-ROM is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than CD:
  • CD: a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser
  • CD-ROM: a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user
CD (noun) CD-ROM (noun)
a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user
a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest
Difference between CD and CD-ROM

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