noun
variants
or PDF
: a computer file format for the transmission of a multimedia document that is not intended to be edited further and appears unaltered in most computer environments
also
: a document that uses this format
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This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers.
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Michael Shorris, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
That's when the phishing attack would strike, installing malware when users were asked to download a PDF or click a link to Docusign or an alternative.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Box users can already view, edit and manage their PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The photos in the attached PDF depict the labels of affected products.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Michael Shorris, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
That's when the phishing attack would strike, installing malware when users were asked to download a PDF or click a link to Docusign or an alternative.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Box users can already view, edit and manage their PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The photos in the attached PDF depict the labels of affected products.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pdf
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“Pdf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pdf. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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