What Does AD Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
AD means "Anno Domini" (In the year of our Lord) and "Accidental Discharge."Image for AD
When I write AD, I mean this:
"Anno Domini (In the year of our Lord)"
Summary of Key Points
First definition of AD
"Anno Domini" (In the year of our Lord) is, by far, the most common meaning for AD when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| AD | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Anno Domini (In the year of our Lord) |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Second definition of AD
"Accidental Discharge" is another definition for AD.| AD | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Accidental Discharge |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of AD Used in a Text
AD
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