software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing; computer-aided design, CAD
Microsoft Computer Dictionary
n. Acronym for computer-aided design. A system of programs and workstations used in designing engineering, architectural, and scientific models ranging from simple tools to buildings, aircraft, integrated circuits, and molecules. Various CAD applications create objects in two or three dimensions, presenting the results as wire-frame “skeletons,” as more substantial models with shaded surfaces, or as solid objects. Some programs can also rotate or resize models, show interior views, generate lists of materials required for construction, and perform other allied functions. CAD programs rely on mathematics, often requiring the computing power of a high-performance workstation. See also CAD/CAM, I-CASE.
Bloomberg Financial Glossary
The ISO 4217 currency code for Canada Dollar.
Investopedia Financial Terms
CAD
In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Canadian Dollar.
Investopedia Says:
The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion.