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MD

MD

1 4.2
A plain text way to write headings and links
  • noun
  • /ɛm di/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Markdown
  • Then if you have a regular project where you don't use MD, your effort would probably be, you know, something like this.
  • MD: mean difference
  • MD: mean

Examples

  • In this contribution, we point out the strengths as well as the limitations of the DFT-MD method and its possible use to complement existing approaches.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Note: GPA = grade point average; MD = mean differences; CI = confidence interval; LB = lower bound; UB = upper bound.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The time-scale limitation is more difficult to overcome, even by using the algorithms common to classical MD that were devised specifically to increase either the time step or the configuration sampling.

    Academic text (2001)

  • I saved my notes in a file labeled MD so I can easily format them later.

  • This document is written in MD, which makes it easy to convert to HTML.

  • You can view the README file in MD format to see the project guidelines.

Synonyms

markdown
vsMD
  • Texting
1 3.8

A simple way to add headings, lists, and links to plain text

is the short written form used to name that markup and its files

Surface Forms

MD singular
MDs plural

Etymology

MD is often used for Markdown, a simple way to add headings and links in plain text; think of it like 'mark down' to make plain text show basic formatting, and files often end with the .md extension.