DET

¹ American  

1. Linguistics. Also Det determiner.

2. Pharmacology. diethyltryptamine.

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det. ² American  

abbreviation

1. detach.

2. detachment.

3. detail.

4. determine.

5. (in prescriptions) let it be given.

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DET British  

abbreviation

1. diethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic drug

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Etymology

Origin of det.

From the Latin word dētur

Example Sentences

Det Ch Supt Luke Williams, who leads policing in north-west London, reassured members of the Jewish community which is about to celebrate Passover.

From BBC

Det Ch Insp Louise Metcalfe, from Essex Police, said it was a "challenging and complex" investigation, noting it was "the first of its kind" after the legislation change.

From BBC

Det Ch Insp Diane Barr, said investigating officers had spoken with many people who "regarded Linden as being in a position of trust".

From BBC

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Det.

From Los Angeles Times

The lead detective in the original 1999 investigation, retired Det Supt Roy Lambert, refused to answer the BBC's questions about his handling of the initial case, but said he was "very pleased" with Wright's conviction.

From BBC