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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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In north Wales 450 homes, mainly in Criccieth and Penmaenmawr, remain without power, SP Energy Networks said.

From BBC

SP Energy Networks reported a large power cut in Penmaenmawr, Conwy and in the Trefriw and Llanrwst area.

From BBC

In a statement, it said: "Health and safety is a core value for SP Energy Network and is intrinsic to the work we undertake on a daily basis."

From BBC

In north Wales, SP Energy Networks said a power cut was affecting the Llanaelhaearn area of Gwynedd.

From BBC

Filmmaker SP Muthuraman, who worked with him in 25 films, attributes his success to "hard work, dedication, goodwill, and responsible behaviour towards co-stars, producers, and distributors".

From BBC