PD
What is the opposite of PD? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Abbreviation — Police department, the law-enforcement body of a city or town, usually written after the place name.
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How to use PD
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
local PD
PD diagnosis
measure your PD
per diem (PD)
Informal shorthand; spell it out on first use in formal writing.
Etymology
An initialism, standing for different phrases depending on context.
Full origin of PD →Frequently asked questions
What does PD stand for in a police context?
Police Department. It normally follows the place name, as in LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) or Chicago PD.
What does PD mean on a glasses prescription?
Pupillary distance — the gap in millimetres between the centres of your two pupils. Lens makers use it to line up the optical centre of each lens with your eye.
What does PD mean in a job listing?
It usually means 'per diem', a daily allowance or a shift worked on a day-by-day basis rather than a fixed contract. In education and HR it can also mean 'professional development'.
