DC (District of Columbia)
federally owned district in the eastern United States (occupies the same area as the U.S. capital city of Washington) DC (direct current) unvarying electrical current | ||||
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DC Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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DC
<language, tool> The Unix arbitrary precision postfix calculator and its language.
Here is an example program which prints out factorials:
echo "[la1+dsa*pla2220>y]sy0sa1lyx" | dc
Unix manual page: dc(1).
bc provides a somewhat more readable syntax which is compiled into dc. There is also a GNU DC.
(1995-03-17)
<language, tool> The Unix arbitrary precision postfix calculator and its language.
Here is an example program which prints out factorials:
echo "[la1+dsa*pla2220>y]sy0sa1lyx" | dc
Unix manual page: dc(1).
bc provides a somewhat more readable syntax which is compiled into dc. There is also a GNU DC.
(1995-03-17)
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
DC
Data Collection + Data Communication + Data Control + Device Control + Direct Current
Data Collection + Data Communication + Data Control + Device Control + Direct Current
| 9300+ Computer Acronyms |
DC
Domain Controller
Domain Controller
| Uri's File.*Xten.c.ons* |
DC
Data Collection + Data Communication + Data Control +
Data Collection + Data Communication + Data Control +
| An Everquest Glossary |
DC
(abbr.) Dagnor's Cauldron, an area near Butcherblock containing Unrest and Kedge Keep.
(abbr.) Dagnor's Cauldron, an area near Butcherblock containing Unrest and Kedge Keep.
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| Steve's Digicams Digital Camera Dictionary |
DC
Direct Current. Battery power as in 9v DC battery
Direct Current. Battery power as in 9v DC battery
| Internet and Chat Abbreviations |
DC
DisConnect :(
DisConnect :(
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DCMI
Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
DCMI is an open forum engaged in the development of interoperable online metadata standards that support a broad range of purposes and business models. DCMI's activities include consensus-driven working groups, global workshops, conferences, standards liaison, and educational efforts to promote widespread acceptance of metadata standards and practices.
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Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
DCMI is an open forum engaged in the development of interoperable online metadata standards that support a broad range of purposes and business models. DCMI's activities include consensus-driven working groups, global workshops, conferences, standards liaison, and educational efforts to promote widespread acceptance of metadata standards and practices.
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2001/tcp
2001/tcp
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2001/tcp
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| TCP/IP Ports Assignments (Intrusive) |
2001/tcp
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| Internet Domains |
District of Colombia
DC.US
DC.US
DC Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
DC
Deputies Committee; direct current; dislocated civilian
Deputies Committee; direct current; dislocated civilian
| Military Abbreviations |
DC
Dislocated Civilians, Displaced Civilians
Dislocated Civilians, Displaced Civilians
| NATO Acronyms |
DC
Deployable Capability C2
Deployable Capability C2
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
DC
Direct Current; District of Columbia; Development Configuration, Dental Corp (Navy Dentist Only)
Direct Current; District of Columbia; Development Configuration, Dental Corp (Navy Dentist Only)
| US area codes |
District Of Columbia
202
202
DC Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
DC
Noun
1. the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the nation's capital and carve out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia
(synonym) District of Columbia, D.C.
(hypernym) federal district
(part-holonym) United States, United States of America, America, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.
(part-meronym) Washington, Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
2. an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
(synonym) direct current
(hypernym) electricity, electrical energy
Noun
1. the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the nation's capital and carve out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia
(synonym) District of Columbia, D.C.
(hypernym) federal district
(part-holonym) United States, United States of America, America, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.
(part-meronym) Washington, Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
2. an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
(synonym) direct current
(hypernym) electricity, electrical energy
| Australian Slang |
AC/DC
attracted to both males and females as sexual partners; bisexual
attracted to both males and females as sexual partners; bisexual
Ac-dc
bisexual
| hEnglish - advanced version |
dc
dc
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1. the district occupied entirely by the city of washington [syn: district of columbia, dc]
2. an electric current that flows in one direction steadily [syn: direct current, dc]
[ant: alternating current]
similar words(1)
gnu dc
dc
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1. the district occupied entirely by the city of washington [syn: district of columbia, dc]
2. an electric current that flows in one direction steadily [syn: direct current, dc]
[ant: alternating current]
similar words(1)
gnu dc
DC Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| CIA World Factbook 2005 |
United States: Government
Introduction
Geography
People
Economy
Communications
Transportation
Military
Transnational Issues
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Country name: |
conventional long form: United States of America
conventional short form: United States abbreviation: US or USA |
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Government type: |
Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition |
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Capital: |
Washington, DC |
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Administrative divisions: |
50 states and 1 district*; Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia*, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Dependent areas: |
American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Wake Island
note: from 18 July 1947 until 1 October 1994, the US administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; it entered into a political relationship with all four political units: the Northern Mariana Islands is a commonwealth in political union with the US (effective 3 November 1986); the Republic of the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 21 October 1986); the Federated States of Micronesia signed a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 3 November 1986); Palau concluded a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 1 October 1994) |
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Independence: |
4 July 1776 (from Great Britain) |
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National holiday: |
Independence Day, 4 July (1776) |
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Constitution: |
17 September 1787, effective 4 March 1789 |
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Legal system: |
federal court system based on English common law; each state has its own unique legal system, of which all but one (Louisiana's) is based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
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Suffrage: |
18 years of age; universal |
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Executive branch: |
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008) election results: George W. BUSH reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%, other 1.0% |
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Legislative branch: |
bicameral Congress consists of the Senate (100 seats, one-third are renewed every two years; two members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives (435 seats; members are directly elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2006); House of Representatives - last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2006) election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Republican Party 55, Democratic Party 44, independent 1; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Republican Party 231, Democratic Party 200, undecided 4 |
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Judicial branch: |
Supreme Court (its nine justices are appointed for life on condition of good behavior by the president with confirmation by the Senate); United States Courts of Appeal; United States District Courts; State and County Courts |
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Political parties and leaders: |
Democratic Party [Howard DEAN]; Green Party [leader NA]; Libertarian Party [Steve DAMERELL]; Republican Party [Ken MEHLMAN] |
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Political pressure groups and leaders: |
NA |
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International organization participation: |
AfDB, ANZUS, APEC, ARF, AsDB, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, BIS, CE (observer), CERN (observer), CP, EAPC, EBRD, FAO, G-5, G-7, G- 8, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM (guest), NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS, OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, UN, UN Security Council, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNITAR, UNMEE, UNMIK, UNMIL, UNMOVIC, UNOMIG, UNRWA, UNTSO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC |
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Flag description: |
13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars; the 50 stars represent the 50 states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; known as Old Glory; the design and colors have been the basis for a number of other flags, including Chile, Liberia, Malaysia, and Puerto Rico |
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DC
Drill Collar
Drill Collar
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DC
Direct Current
Direct Current
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
DC
1. As an electrical term, it is an abbreviation for direct current .
2. As a piston position, DC is an abbreviation for dead center where the piston at the extreme top or bottom of its stroke.
1. As an electrical term, it is an abbreviation for direct current .
2. As a piston position, DC is an abbreviation for dead center where the piston at the extreme top or bottom of its stroke.
| Fiber Optics, Optical Networking Terms |
DC
Direct current.
Direct current.
| ETSI and 3GPP |
DC
Device Control
Device Control
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
dc
Abbreviation for direct current.
Abbreviation for direct current.
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
DC
Direct Current
Direct Current
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
DC
Direct Current
Direct Current
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
dc
"Abbreviation of direct current. However this term is also used in connection with dc voltage, that is, a steady voltage that will cause a ""dc current"" to flow in a conductor, and also in connection with dc power. "
"Abbreviation of direct current. However this term is also used in connection with dc voltage, that is, a steady voltage that will cause a ""dc current"" to flow in a conductor, and also in connection with dc power. "
| Technical English by wpv |
DC
Direct current; an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value.
Direct current; an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value.
| Telecom Terms |
DC
Direct Current;
Device Control;
Data Chanel;
Data Communication
Direct Current;
Device Control;
Data Chanel;
Data Communication
| U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms |
DC
Delta Clipper
Delta Clipper
| Roman to Arabic Numerals |
DC (Roman Numerals)
Equivalent to number 600
Equivalent to number 600
DC Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| 2K Group Shipping, Trade, Insurance Dictionary |
dangerous cargo
All substances of an inflammable nature which are liable to spontaneous combustion either in themselves or when stowed adjacent to other substances and, when mixed with air, are liable to generate explosive gases or produce suffocation or poisoning or tainting of foodstuffs.
All substances of an inflammable nature which are liable to spontaneous combustion either in themselves or when stowed adjacent to other substances and, when mixed with air, are liable to generate explosive gases or produce suffocation or poisoning or tainting of foodstuffs.
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
DC
direct current. drill collar; used in drilling reports.
direct current. drill collar; used in drilling reports.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
DC
Distribution center.
Distribution center.
| Glossary of elevator industry terms |
DC
DC - Direct Current (a source of power for an elevator machine).
DC - Direct Current (a source of power for an elevator machine).
DC Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Dictionary of Alternative-Medicine Methods |
D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic.
Doctor of Chiropractic.
| Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms |
DC
Discharge
-or-
Discontinue or Disconnect
Discharge
-or-
Discontinue or Disconnect
| ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN HSE |
DC
Direct Chill (casting)
Direct Chill (casting)
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
DC
Duodenal Cap, Descending Colon, Dilation Catheter, Discontinuation of treatment
Duodenal Cap, Descending Colon, Dilation Catheter, Discontinuation of treatment
DC Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| cigar terms |
DC
double corona
double corona
| Amateur Radio Glossary |
DC
Direct current
Direct current
DC Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
DC
DC may stand for:
Biology
- A. P. de Candolle in botanical nomenclature, a botanist who developed an extensive system of botanical classification
- Dendritic cell, a type of immune cell
- Doctor of Chiropractic, a health care profession
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A. P. de Candolle
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle also spelt Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (February 4, 1778 - September 9, 1841) was one of the great botanists of all time. The author abbreviation used in citing plant names he published is "DC.".
He was descended from one of the ancient families of the Provence, but was, born in Geneva, as religious persecution had forced his ancestors to leave their native country in the middle of the 16th century.
Though a sickly boy he showed great aptitude for study, and distinguished himself at school by his rapid attainments in classical and general literature, and specially by a faculty for writing elegant verse. He began his scientific studies at the college of Geneva, where the teaching of J. P. E. Vaucher first inspired him with the determination to make botanical science the chief pursuit of his life. In 1796 he moved to Paris. His first productions, Plantarum historia succulentarum (4 vols., 1799) and Astragalogia (1802), brought him to the notice of Georges Cuvier, for whom he acted as deputy at the College de France in 1802, and of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, who afterwards entrusted him with the publication of the third edition of the Flore française (1803-1815). The "Principes élémentaires de botanique", printed as the introduction to this work, contained the first exposition of his principles of classification, following a natural method as opposed to the artificial, Linnaean method.
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DC++
DC++ is an open-source, peer-to-peer file-sharing client that can be used to connect to the Direct Connect network or to the ADC protocol. It is developed primarily by Jacek Sieka, nicknamed arnetheduck.
As of 2005, no official statistics exist to verify the proportion of DirectConnect users using DC++. However, it is generally believed to be the most extensively used by a large margin; administrators of popular public DirectConnect hubs generally agree that DC++ is the client used by a significant majority.
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