MultiMedia Compact Disc(MMCD) A {CD-ROM} {standard} for storing 4.7 GB of data including video. MMCD is being developed by a large numer of computer manufacturers and is expected to be shipped in late 1996 or early 1997. Initially it will be aimed at the consumer market, then perhaps in {CD-ROM} format for computers, and maybe later on erasble CD. (1995-11-23)