QED

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abbreviation Physics.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby QED

QCD, Q-Celtic, Q clearance, q.d., QE, QED, Q.E.F., Qeshm, Q.F., Q-factor, QFD

Other definitions for QED (2 of 2)

Q.E.D.

abbreviation

which was to be shown or demonstrated (used especially in mathematical proofs).

Origin of Q.E.D.

First recorded in 1810–20, Q.E.D. is from Latin quod erat dēmōnstrandum

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How to use QED in a sentence

“QED” was not intelligible to him, but it sounded very well indeed, he thought.
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British Dictionary definitions for QED

QED

abbreviation for

quod erat demonstrandum

quantum electrodynamics

Word Origin for QED

(sense 1) Latin: which was to be shown or proved

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