dd

¹

abbreviation for

1. Law. today's date.

dd

²

abbreviation for

1. degree-day.
2. delayed delivery.
3. delivered.
4. demand draft.
5. double-deck.
6. Shipbuilding. dry dock. dry-dock.

DD

³

abbreviation for

1. Biology, Ecology. data deficient ( def ).
2. damage dealer: (in a video game) a category of job classes in a role-playing game, best suited to inflict large amounts of damage to an enemy: Also DPS healer ( def 3 ), tank ( def 4 ).

   If you need a DD, I have a level 49 Warrior, or a level 45 Hunter—if a ranged attack would be better.

3. dear/darling daughter (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's daughter):

   DD moving into her own apt today!

4. designated driver.
5. Department of Defense ( def ).
6. dishonorable discharge.

dd.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. delivered.

D/D

⁵

abbreviation for

, Commerce.

1. days after date.

D.D.

⁶

abbreviation for

1. demand draft.
2. Doctor of Divinity.

DD

abbreviation for

1. Alsodd direct debit
2. Doctor of Divinity

Word History and Origins

Origin of dd¹

From Latin dē datō

Example Sentences

“Strengthen Our Democracy,” read lawn signs, in English and Spanish, supporting Measure DD.

From Los Angeles Times

City voters laid the groundwork for fairer, more representative elections by passing Charter Amendment DD, enacting independent redistricting.

From Los Angeles Times

City Council districts through Charter Amendment DD is getting the most attention.

From Los Angeles Times

That scandal reignited the push for an independent redistricting commission — and the creation of Charter Amendment DD, which goes before Los Angeles voters in the Nov. 5 election.

From Los Angeles Times

“We were told it was spotted here in New Orleans. DD said you have a connection to it and could locate it.”

From Literature