dd
abbreviation
today's date.
dd
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dd
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DD
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Biology, Ecology. data deficient.
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damage dealer: (in a video game) a category of job classes in a role-playing game, best suited to inflict large amounts of damage to an enemy: Also DPS
If you need a DD, I have a level 49 Warrior, or a level 45 Hunter—if a ranged attack would be better.
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dear/darling daughter (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's daughter).
DD moving into her own apt today!
dd.
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D/D
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Commerce.
D.D.
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demand draft.
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Doctor of Divinity.
DD
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Also: dd. direct debit
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Doctor of Divinity
Etymology
Origin of dd
From Latin dē datō
Example Sentences
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"I just came to work and live peacefully," DD, who asked to be referred to only by his initials, told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
The Garden Grove Police Department conducted an investigation into DD Cafe on McFadden Avenue in response to “complaints of illegal activity,” according to a police news release posted last week.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
When Jim Porter retired from DuPont DD -0.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle in 2008, one of his retirement accounts consisted solely of stock in the chemicals manufacturer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
DuPont de Nemours DD 4.95%increase; green up pointing triangle recorded higher third-quarter sales, authorized $2 billion in stock repurchases and declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
DD yanks her leg back, which pulls Alex with her, and she drags him across the room.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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