CD-ROM

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CD-ROM

Abbreviation for Compact Disc-Read Only Memory, a format used for encoding computer programs and videogames onto CD.

CD-ROM acceptable on all references. CD acceptable if context makes the specific format clear.

Example: Many early PlayStation 2 games were available on CD-ROM instead of the now-standard DVD format. The PlayStation plays games stored on CDs. The PlayStation can play music CDs as well as CD-ROM software.

Also see: DVD-ROM, GD-ROM.

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