HD

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. high-definition; high definition.

   channels that broadcast in HD;

   HD video;

   HD DVDs;

   an HD display on my new tablet.

2. Computers. high definition.

3. Huntington's disease.

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hd. ² American  

abbreviation

1. hand.

2. head.

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h.d. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) at bedtime.

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h.d. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. heavy duty.

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hd British  

abbreviation

1. hand

2. head

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Etymology

Origin of h.d.

From New Latin hōra dēcubitūs

Example Sentences

Under the best-in-class floodlights at Tottenham, the finale of Saracens v Northampton played out in HD technicolour compared to the relative gloom of Kingston Park and Exeter's win over Newcastle Red Bulls.

From BBC

While both providers can bypass geo-restrictions and deliver HD content, Surfshark’s faster speeds, unlimited device support and broad Netflix compatibility give it an edge for users who prioritize high-resolution streaming across multiple devices.

From Salon

In Australia, Surfshark averaged 160 Mbps and NordVPN came in slightly lower at 150 Mbps, though both providers delivered stable performance suitable for HD and 4K streaming.

From Salon

In speed tests, Proton VPN performed well on nearby servers, with download speeds ranging from 76 to 124 Mbps and upload speeds between 70 and 100 Mbps — more than enough for HD and 4K streaming.

From Salon

Nomura downgrades its ratings on HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to reduce from neutral, and slashes target price by 33% to 350,000 won.

From The Wall Street Journal