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computer-aided design
The process of designing, constructing, and creating technical drawings with the help of a computer. The abbreviation stands for the English expression “Computer-Aided Design.”
Durch CAD lassen sich technische Zeichnungen schneller erstellen und ändern.
CAD makes it possible to create and modify technical drawings more quickly.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des CAD |
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| nominative | das CAD | – |
| accusative | das CAD | – |
| dative | dem CAD | – |
| genitive | des CAD des CADs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When CAD refers generally to a working method, it is usually used without an article. A common pattern is “mit CAD arbeiten” (to work with CAD).
In unserer Konstruktionsabteilung arbeiten wir mit CAD.
We work with CAD in our design department.
CAD is a technical term used especially in architecture, mechanical engineering, and product development. In these fields, the abbreviation is often used without further explanation.
Für die Stelle im Maschinenbau sind Kenntnisse in CAD erforderlich.
Knowledge of CAD is required for the position in mechanical engineering.
Typical collocations include “CAD einsetzen” (to use CAD), “CAD nutzen” (to make use of CAD), and “CAD einführen” (to introduce CAD). “Einführen” describes a company’s switch to this working method.
Das Unternehmen hat CAD eingeführt und seine Mitarbeiter dafür geschult.
The company introduced CAD and trained its employees to use it.
