Decca

American

[dek-uh] / ˈdɛk ə /

noun

a British radio navigational aid by which a fix is obtained by determining phase difference between continuous-wave signals from two synchronized fixed signals.

Etymology

Origin of Decca

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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That year she signed a recording contract with Decca Records.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

By the time Decca and tall, blond Boud approach “the great golden goal of every childhood—being a grownup,” they long for a different kind of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Phil and that was captured by the British Decca label has a magical, brash New World sparkle.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

His first album on the Decca label, playing those same 24 devilishly difficult pieces — 12 each in Op.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Kate, Decca, and I all stare, and I know they’re thinking what I’m thinking: toys with batteries are too loud.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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