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DIN

Syllabification: (DIN)

Pronunciation: /din/

Definition of DIN

noun

any of a series of technical standards originating in Germany and used internationally, especially to designate electrical connections, film speeds, and paper sizes: [as modifier]:a DIN socket

Origin:

early 20th century: acronym from Deutsche Industrie-Norm 'German Industrial Standard' (as laid down by the Deutsches Institut für Normung 'German Institute for Standards')