DET

¹

1. Also Det Linguistics. determiner.
2. Pharmacology. diethyltryptamine.

det.

²

abbreviation for

1. detach.
2. detachment.
3. detail.
4. determine.
5. (in prescriptions) let it be given.

DET

abbreviation for

1. diethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic drug

Word History and Origins

Origin of DET¹

From the Latin word dētur

Example Sentences

Det Con Kim Duncan, of Police Scotland, said it appeared to show Mr Ross being struck several times by men who both looked to have objects in their right hands.

From BBC

Det Con Duncan said Carlyle also began to strike towards where Mr Ross was lying.

From BBC

Det Insp Gray also said there were a number of victims who police spoke to who chose not to engage "whether through their own vulnerabilities or just not feeling comfortable".

From BBC

The former Wiltshire Police Det Sgt, Nick Bailey, who fell ill after touching a door handle with nerve agent poison on, was visibly moved when asked about the impact the poisonings had on his life, only able to nod in silence and look to the floor.

From BBC

Anyone with information on Bryan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Det.

From Los Angeles Times