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SP

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Shore Patrol.

  2. Specialist.

  3. Submarine Patrol.


sp. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. special.

  2. species.

  3. specific.

  4. specimen.

  5. spelling.

  6. spirit.


Sp. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Spain.

  2. Spaniard.

  3. Spanish. Also Sp


s.p. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. without issue; childless.


S.P. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Shore Patrol.

  2. Socialist party.

  3. Submarine Patrol.


SP 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. standard play: the standard recording speed on a VCR

  2. starting price

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noun

  1. slang latest information

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Sp. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Spain

  2. Spaniard

  3. Spanish

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sp. 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. special

  2. species

  3. specific

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sp 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. without issue

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Etymology

Origin of s.p.

From Latin sine prōle

Example Sentences

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“There was always going to be some blood on the street with such volatility in the metals complex,” says SP Angel in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Framber Valdez, 32, SP, 3.8, 18.8: Valdez was impressively consistent for the Astros and should be able to choose between several multi-year offers.

From Los Angeles Times

Max Scherzer, 41, SP, 0.2, 75.6: The future Hall of Famer has no intention of retiring, even after posting a 5.19 ERA and giving up 19 home runs in 85 innings for the Blue Jays.

From Los Angeles Times

Now a partnership with power network operator SP Electricity North West will see emergency funding provide about 36,000 meals.

From BBC

SP Electricity North West's chief operating officer Stephanie Trubshaw said the food bank was "a lifeline to families".

From BBC