DPS
Americanabbreviation
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damage per second: (in a video game)
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a calculation of the rate of damage performed by a particular weapon, spell, character, or job class in the period of one second, used as a standard measurement of effectiveness in order to compare the relative effectiveness of one set of equipment or one character build against another.
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Also called DPS character. damage dealer. See DD.
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Department of Public Safety: a state or local government agency with responsibilities that vary by jurisdiction and can include the coordination of emergency aid services and disaster response, the administration of state police and state correctional facilities, the promotion of highway safety and environmental safety, etc.
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DoctorDoctorate of Public Service: an honorary degree recognizing a person’s outstanding contributions to the community.
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DPS Designs contributes a small - but important part - to that industry.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
The halftime show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024
Koskoff criticized DPS for deflecting blame away from state police.
From Salon • May 23, 2024
DPS is fighting the release of records from its investigation into the shooting.
From Salon • May 23, 2024
“Oh yeah. A healer and a tank walk into a boss fight with a DPS that doesn’t do damage...”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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