DET
Also Det determiner.
DET
1 American
det.
2
American
abbreviation
-
detach.
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detachment.
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detail.
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determine.
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(in prescriptions) let it be given.
DET
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of det.
From the Latin word dētur
Example Sentences
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The figures reflect improving momentum and stability in a hospitality industry battered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns, the DET said.
From Reuters • Dec. 11, 2021
That was worth 21 runs to the Mets. 29-11 2.1 25-15 1.8 TOR 25-17 0.6 24-16 0.5 BOS 21-20 TEX 23-18 0.0 DET 23-17 -0.1 DET 19-15 -0.4 OAK 20-21 LAA 19-23 N.L.
From New York Times • May 21, 2010
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