DVD

DVD, an acronym for Digital Versatile Disc (or Digital Video Disc), is an optical disc storage format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. Primarily used for storing video and audio data, DVDs offer significantly higher storage capacity compared to older formats like CDs, enabling higher quality video, surround sound audio, and additional features such as multiple language tracks and interactive menus. This increased capacity also allowed for storing of various data types beyond audio and video, like computer software, video games, and photos. Its popularity, although decreasing, saw its peak use with film, gaming and computer software. It is a physical media format relying on laser light to read the encoded data.

DVD meaning with examples

• My favourite movie came out on DVD last week, and I immediately preordered it. I'm excited to watch it on the big screen at home, as the Blu-ray version is much more expensive. The interactive menus and behind-the-scenes features on a DVD will be great, too. Having a physical copy means I always own the film, and can watch it when and where I want to.
• The computer store had a promotion of DVD-ROMs and a sale on their video game discs. I picked up a few games for my console, which are compatible with the DVD format, and my brother bought the special edition of the DVD to watch on his computer. DVD's offer a lot of storage and high-quality visuals, a very significant improvement on other optical media of the time.
• The technician sent me the program on a DVD for installation, so I had to find my DVD drive. I can install it on all my devices now that I have the disc, which provides an important method of transferring large file data. Its a good alternative for when I'm unable to access my internet for downloading things, and I feel much safer installing data this way.
• When the power went out during a storm, the only entertainment I had available was my collection of DVDs. Unlike streaming services that required internet access, these physical discs were self-contained and let me be able to watch my favorite movie and shows. This highlights the importance of having a hard copy option for backups during unexpected events.
• The photographer handed me a DVD containing all the high-resolution images from my wedding. As it is an archival disc, I know that I have a permanent record, and I can always revisit the important moments and be able to print them out, and share them with friends and family for years to come. I'm glad I chose this format over the previous one.