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esp

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Definition of esp

 (Entry 1 of 2)

especially

ESP

noun
\ ˌē-ˌes-ˈpē How to pronounce ESP (audio) \

Definition of ESP (Entry 2 of 2)

: extrasensory perception

First Known Use of esp

Noun

1934, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for esp

Noun

extrasensory perception

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esp.

abbreviation

Kids Definition of esp.

especially

ESP

noun
\ ˌē-ˌes-ˈpē How to pronounce ESP (audio) \

Medical Definition of ESP

: extrasensory perception

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