Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A nucleoside analog antiviral drug that inhibits replication of retroviruses such as HIV by interfering with the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

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  • abbreviation telecommunications Direct Dial-In

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  • noun an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[d(i)d(eoxy)i(nosine).]

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Examples

  • DDI is a subscription-based service that already lets its users get away with a permanent copy of the Character Builder and Monster Builders for the cost of a 1-month subscription.

    Gaming Industry Terrorist Watch « Geek Related 2010

  • DDI is fantastic – Dragon and Dungeon, the Character Builder, the Monster Builder, the Compendium (access to every product whether you bought them or not).

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  • And astoundingly, more than half of the middle managers in DDI's study said they would take a demotion if they could make the same amount of money.

    The accidental managers Jena McGregor 2010

  • On Sept 19th I called the DDI up but shortly thereafter, on Sept 22 I sent out an alert to TTPers saying the DDI was down.

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  • DDI is so inexpensive because it’s presented as a subscription service, with the understanding that most users will continue to pay for the use of their service and products.

    Gaming Industry Terrorist Watch « Geek Related 2010

  • And DDI is a joke; the character builder is pretty good (although resource-heavy and crawling with silly bugs), but the resource as a whole is clunky and problematic and, as our host notes, isn’t even complete, a year into its life.

    2009 ENnies Winners – Questionable At Best « Geek Related 2009

  • According to his so-called DDI account, learning takes place in three stages: denotation, demonstration, and interpretation.

    Models in Science Frigg, Roman 2006

  • Carlyle bought its stake in the company in 2004, when it was known as DDI Pocket.

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  • Carlyle bought its stake in the company in 2004, when it was known as DDI Pocket.

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  • This super-favorable rule is not available for DDI from debt that was not used to acquire, build or improve the principal residence, such as DDI from a home-equity loan used for other purposes.

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