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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.

How to use SD in a sentence

SD Concerts is promoting the show in the Dominican Republic, and Live Nation is promoting the Bangerz Tour generally.
Miley Cyrus Goes To War Against the Dominican Republic Government|Asawin Suebsaeng|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We all bring SD cards, freestyling for an hour or so, taking turns from track to track.
DJ Steve Aoki: To Cake or Not To Cake|Steve Aoki|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sd day the Minister did inquyr of the Elderis that knew of aney that superstitiouslie keipit Yoolday.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
He sceal erian healfne cer t wceworce, and rcan sylf t sd on hlfordes berne gehlne t cyrcscette, s hweere of his genum berne.
The English Village Community|Frederic Seebohm

Declaring that it should not hurt him, and Insisting on it as aforesd., he was Obliged to sign the sd.
Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period|Various
Sloop, prays this hon'ble Court, the premises being proved, That the sd.
Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period|Various
Privateer had greatly wronged your petitioner, That your petitioner being well Informed of sd.
Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period|Various

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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