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Term: PD

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. Abbreviation for "Police Department"

Definition: A governmental department responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and detecting crimes, and ensuring public safety.

Sample Sentence: The PD is actively investigating the burglary that occurred last night.

Related Products: PD Badge, Police Uniform

Part of Speech: Initialism

Sense: 2. Abbreviation for "Public Domain"

Definition: Works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and can be freely used, shared, and modified by anyone.

Sample Sentence: The image I used in my presentation is in the PD, so I didn't have to worry about copyright issues.

Related Products: Public Domain Art, Public Domain Books

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 3. Abbreviation for "Personality Disorder"

Definition: A mental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that deviate from cultural norms and cause distress or impair functioning.

Sample Sentence: She struggles with PD and requires ongoing therapy to manage her symptoms.

Related Products: Personality Disorder Book, Mental Health Workbook

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 4. Abbreviation for "Pretty Damn"

Definition: Used informally to emphasize or intensify the following adjective or adverb.

Sample Sentence: That sunset is PD amazing!

Related Products: None

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 5. Abbreviation for "Product Development"

Definition: The process of creating and refining a new product or improving an existing one, from concept to market launch.

Sample Sentence: The PD team worked tirelessly to release the new smartphone before the holiday season.

Related Products: Product Development Book, Product Management Tool