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computer-aided design

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The process of using drawings made by using a computer to design machines, buildings, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: CAD

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: CAD

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: software, software program, computer software, software system, software package, package

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 計算機輔助設計 /计算机辅助设计 (jìsuànjī fǔzhù shèjì) — process of design using computers
  • Esperanto: perkomputila projektado — process of design using computers
  • Esperanto: perkomputila dezajnado — process of design using computers
  • Esperanto: komputilizita projektado — process of design using computers
  • Finnish: tietokoneavusteinen suunnittelu — process of design using computers
  • French: conception assistée par ordinateur — process of design using computers
  • German: CAD — process of design using computers
  • Hungarian: számítógéppel segített tervezés — process of design using computers
  • Polish: projektowanie wspomagane komputerowo — process of design using computers
  • Polish: CAD — process of design using computers
  • Scottish Gaelic: dealbhadh la taic-choimpiutair — process of design using computers
  • Vietnamese: máy tính hỗ trợ thiết kế — process of design using computers
  • Xibe: ᠰᡟᡞ ᡝᡞ ᡩᡞ (syi ei di) — process of design using computers