dec.

¹

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) pour off.

dec.

²

abbreviation for

1. deceased.
2. decimeter.
3. declension.
4. decrease.
5. Music. decrescendo.

dec-

³

1. variant of deca- before a vowel:

   decathlon.

Dec.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. December.

dec.

¹

abbreviation for

1. deceased
2. music decrescendo

Dec

²

abbreviation for

1. December

Word History and Origins

Origin of dec.¹

From the Latin word dēcantā

Example Sentences

The council’s decision to push the vote off until Dec. 11 came as hotel owners were threatening to pull out of a deal to provide tens of thousands of rooms during the 2028 Olympic games if the pay increase is approved, saying it would decimate their bottom line.

From Los Angeles Times

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the council’s president, directed the city’s chief legislative analyst to answer questions raised by council members questions in advance of the council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

Water management officials and representatives of states and tribes will also gather in Las Vegas from Dec. 4-6 for an annual conference of Colorado River water users, an event that often features negotiating sessions in addition to speeches outlining proposals for reducing demands on the river.

From Los Angeles Times

The production will close Dec. 8 after 24 preview and 29 regular performances, Broadway World reported.

From Los Angeles Times

“We can't go past Dec. 31,” which is when most major ag programs authorized under the bill would lapse, he said.

From Salon