Ddr

/ˌdiː diː ˈɑːr/ noun

Double Data Rate; a type of computer memory technology that transfers data twice per clock cycle. Also historically refers to the German Democratic Republic (Deutsche Demokratische Republik).

Acronym formed in computing context from 'Double Data Rate' in the 1990s. In historical context, from German 'Deutsche Demokratische Republik' established in 1949 as the official name of East Germany.

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