pwd

P3W4D2

noun

Unix command to print the working directory

Less commonScrabble 9

Meanings

pwd1

nounpwd (plural pwds)

plural pwds

  1. abbreviationcomputingAbbreviation of password.
  2. computingUnix command to print the working directory

PWD2

nounPWD (plural PWDs)

plural PWDs

  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of public works department.
  2. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of Portuguese Water Dog.
  3. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of person with disability.

    Again, any subject concerning the situation or welfare of mankind has a direct or indirect bearing on PWDs either both as members of society and as PWDs.

    1999, Alex Ndeezi, Progress and challenges with constitutional and legal provisions on disability
    1 more example

    Polyrhythmic refers to the rhythm of identity markers changing in importance to the person and to society. A person may identify more as a woman and second as a PWD. Disabilities can be visible and invisible.

    2014, Neal F. Chalofsky, Handbook of Human Resource Development, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 302

Synonyms & antonyms

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