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abbreviation

the intelligence and counterespionage service of the Nazi SS.

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Origin of SD

From the German word Sicherheitsdienst

Other definitions for SD (2 of 7)

SD²

abbreviation

sea-damaged.

South Dakota (approved especially for use with zip code).

Statistics. standard deviation.

Other definitions for SD (3 of 7)

sd.

abbreviation

sound.

Other definitions for SD (4 of 7)

s.d.

abbreviation

sine die.

Statistics. standard deviation.

Other definitions for SD (5 of 7)

S/D

abbreviation

school district.

sight draft.

Other definitions for SD (6 of 7)

S.D.¹

abbreviation

doctor of science.

Origin of S.D.

From Latin Scientiae Doctor

Other definitions for SD (7 of 7)

S.D.²

abbreviation

sea-damaged.

senior deacon.

South Dakota.

special delivery.

Statistics. standard deviation.

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How to use SD in a sentence

“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“A guy drives up in a 2008 Mercedes, brand new,” Harry S. Connelly Jr. says in the video, according to the Times.
Are Police Stealing People’s Property?|Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Personal hotspots can get speeds of up to 60 Mb/s down, whereas hotel Wi-Fi can be as slow as 1.5 Mb/s,” Sesar said.
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In our headlong quest for a legally perfect society, we don’t take the time to take stock of what‘s been created so far.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I take calcium and vitamin D supplements, but prescription medications are generally only for women in menopause.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
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D'o l'on peut aussy veoir, quelle esperance il y a de planter une belle chrestient par tels evangelistes.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Neantmoins le vieil Membertou, pere du malade, conceut asss l'affaire, et me promit qu'on s'arresteroit tout ce que j'en dirois.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Neither of us spoke again, and at length the squat log buildings of Pend d' Oreille loomed ahead of us in the night.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for SD (1 of 3)

sd¹

abbreviation for

sine die

sound

philosophy sense datum

British Dictionary definitions for SD (2 of 3)

sd²

the internet domain name for

Sudan

British Dictionary definitions for SD (3 of 3)

abbreviation for

South Dakota

Also: sd statistics standard deviation

abbreviation for

Swaziland (international car registration)

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Medical definitions for SD

abbr.

streptodornase