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SP

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Shore Patrol.

  2. Specialist.

  3. Submarine Patrol.


sp. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. special.

  2. species.

  3. specific.

  4. specimen.

  5. spelling.

  6. spirit.


Sp. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Spain.

  2. Spaniard.

  3. Spanish. Also Sp


s.p. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. without issue; childless.


S.P. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Shore Patrol.

  2. Socialist party.

  3. Submarine Patrol.


SP 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. standard play: the standard recording speed on a VCR

  2. starting price

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noun

  1. slang latest information

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Sp. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Spain

  2. Spaniard

  3. Spanish

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sp. 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. special

  2. species

  3. specific

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sp 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. without issue

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Etymology

Origin of s.p.

From Latin sine prōle

Example Sentences

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SP Energy Networks said its engineers were also working to restore supplies to some customers in the south of the country.

From BBC

He enquired about a connection to mains electricity but was quoted £27,000 by his supplier, SP Electricity North West.

From BBC

Ranger Suárez, 30, SP, 4.7, 18.1: The left-handed Suárez is younger than most other free-agent starters and is coming off an excellent season.

From Los Angeles Times

Framber Valdez, 32, SP, 3.8, 18.8: Valdez was an impressively consistent workhorse for the Astros and certainly should be able to choose between several multi-year offers.

From Los Angeles Times

Adrian Houser, 33, SP, 3.3, 5.9: Houser might be due the biggest raise among starters.

From Los Angeles Times