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  del

  (in names of Spanish derivation) a contraction of de and the article el:
• del.
  del.

  abbreviation

  delegate; delegation.
• Del.
  Del.

  abbreviation

  Delaware.

del

¹ American  

[del] / dɛl /

1. (in names of Spanish derivation) a contraction of de and the article el:

   Estanislao del Campo.

2. (in names of Italian derivation) a contraction of di and the article il: Giovanni del Monte.

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del ² American  

[del] / dɛl /

noun

Mathematics.

1. a differential operator. ∇

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del. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. delegate; delegation.

2. delete; deletion.

3. delineavit.

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Del. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Delaware.

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Del. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Delaware

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del. ² British  

abbreviation

1. delegate

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del ³ British  

/ dɛl /

noun

1. ∇. Also called: nabla. maths the differential operator i (∂/∂ x ) + j (∂/∂ y ) + k (∂/∂ z ), where i , j , and k are unit vectors in the x , y , and z directions

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Etymology

Origin of del

First recorded in 1900–05; short form of delta

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Example Sentences

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del del. Del.

Ronaldo's first season at Real Madrid produced no trophies and his second saw just the Copa del Rey won.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The Spanish football federation postponed 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey "as a mark of respect and solidarity".

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Jorgelina Andrea del Valle Torres, the Argentine neoperreo artist known as Ms Nina, also remembers those first parties affectionately.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

As Barca head coach, Enrique won La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey three times and the 2014-15 Champions League title.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

I am in Melena del Sur, which is not too far from Havana, and I am doing fine.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

Williams del. and sculpt.Published by W. Marsden, 1810.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by William Marsden

Am. del. on economics and reparation clauses; economic adviser for the Am.

From The Mirrors of Washington by John Kirby

Joutel del., from a photograph by the author.

From Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work by A. S. (Alpheus Spring) Packard

"F. Bonneville del. et sculpsit" is its whole history.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway

Del. Delaware; Delegate. del., delt., delineavit='He drew it,' put after the draftsman's name on an engraving. demon.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

A clinical pharmacist from Wilmington, Del., Martin once enjoyed taking generous tastes of the potato salad and other side dishes she was preparing for her family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025

“It’s been a long, difficult road,” said Sager, who attended Hunter Biden’s criminal trial in Wilmington, Del., and dined with the family at night after court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024

In a statement on social media, Harris said she would go next to Wilmington, Del., where the Biden campaign is headquartered, “to say ‘hello’ to our staff.’”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2024

Navient, based in Wilmington, Del., has not publicized the discharge program that helped Ms. Maynard.

From New York Times ● May 30, 2024

“To the right. Yeah, Cousin Del. Now angle it toward the window. Yeah. Keep angling.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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