DPS

American  

abbreviation

1. damage per second: (in a video game)

   1. a calculation of the rate of damage performed by a particular weapon, spell, character, or job class in the period of one second, used as a standard measurement of effectiveness in order to compare the relative effectiveness of one set of equipment or one character build against another.

   2. Also called DPS character.  damage dealer. See DD.

2. Department of Public Safety: a state or local government agency with responsibilities that vary by jurisdiction and can include the coordination of emergency aid services and disaster response, the administration of state police and state correctional facilities, the promotion of highway safety and environmental safety, etc.

3. DoctorDoctorate of Public Service: an honorary degree recognizing a person’s outstanding contributions to the community.

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Example Sentences

“Your awareness and quick action help keep our community safe,” DPS said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

My crew was entirely Texas-based, from our PAs to our sound to our DPs.

From Los Angeles Times

BBC Verify contacted both the US DHS and the Texas DPS about the source of the images, but did not receive a response.

From BBC

DPS Designs contributes a small - but important part - to that industry.

From BBC

The US is DPS's biggest growth market.

From BBC