SINCE 1828

DP

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noun \ ˌdē-ˈpē \

Definition of DP

plural DP's or DPs

1 :a displaced person

2 :double play

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First Known Use of dp

circa 1944

2

DP

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Definition of DP

1 data processing

2 degree of polymerization

3 dew point

4 director of photography

5 doctor of podiatry

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DP

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medical Definition of DP

1 doctor of pharmacy

2 doctor of podiatry

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