DP

1 of 2

noun

ˌdē-ˈpē

plural DP's or DPs

: a displaced person

: double play

2 of 2

abbreviation

data processing

degree of polymerization

dew point

director of photography

doctor of podiatry

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First Known Use

Noun

circa 1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of DP was circa 1944

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Kids Definition

noun

(ˈ)dē-ˈpē

plural DP's or DPs

: a displaced person

: double play

Medical Definition

abbreviation

doctor of pharmacy

doctor of podiatry

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