DC stands for "Direct Current." Direct current is a type of electrical current that flows in one direction and has a constant voltage. It is the kind of electrical current that is produced by batteries and is also the kind of current used in most electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, and televisions.
DC is also an acronym for the District of Columbia, the capital of the United States, which is a federal district and not part of any U.S. state. It is sometimes referred to as simply "Washington" or "D.C.".
DC is also short for many other things such as "DC Comics" (a publishing company known for its superhero comics), "DC Shoes" (a clothing and footwear company), "DC Motor" (A type of electric motor that runs on direct current).
