Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dac

/dˈæk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: dac
IPA: /dˈæk/

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Acronym of digital-to-analog converter.

Countable

noun

Initialism of direct attach connector.

Countable

noun

Initialism of diamond anvil cell.

Countable

noun

Abbreviation of D-acetylcarnitine.

Uncountable

noun

Initialism of discretionary access control.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of direct air capture.

Uncountable

noun

Initialism of deputy assistant commissioner, a police rank used in London's Metropolitan Police.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of Doctor of acupuncture.

Example Sentences

"Next-gen climate solutions like DAC are gaining more attention from governments and private industry as humans continue to burn fossil fuels."
"Although DAC is not yet operating at scale, Microsoft is one of the sector's biggest investors while Meta has committed to buying credits from start-ups that are developing it."

Usage

Inflected Forms

DACs (plural) D.Ac. (alternative)

Phrases

double-DAC

Frequently Paired Words

ADC double-DAC LAC acupuncturist MD DO DC OD

Rhymes With

back black attack track lack jack pack mac crack hack stack pac

Questions

How do you pronounce dac?: The recorded pronunciation is /dˈæk/.
What does dac mean?: Acronym of digital-to-analog converter.

How to pronounce dac

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