DP

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. data processing.

2. Movies. director of photography.

3. displaced person. Also D.P.

4. double penetration.

5. Baseball. double play.

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D/P ² American  

1. documents against payment.

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d.p. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) with a proper direction.

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D.P. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. data processing.

2. displaced person.

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DP ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. data processing

2. displaced person

3. (in South Africa) Democratic Party

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D/P ² British  

abbreviation

1. documents against presentation

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Etymology

Origin of d.p.

From Latin dīrēctiōne prōpriā

Example Sentences

Global ports operator DP World said Thursday its Red Sea ports, including Jeddah and Sokhna in Egypt, are likely to see more traffic as a result of the conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

However, Rahm's participation in Ireland is in doubt amid his dispute with the DP World Tour.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

In February eight players were granted releases by the DP World Tour to participate in LIV Golf events this year, allowing them to retain memberships and remain eligible for Ryder Cup selection.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the United Arab Emirates firm DP World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

And he was surprised that DP sold gift certificates.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

Related Words

• expatriate