DET
1 Americanabbreviation
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detach.
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detachment.
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detail.
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determine.
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(in prescriptions) let it be given.
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Etymology
Origin of det.
From the Latin word dētur
Example Sentences
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"We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community," Det Supt James Munro said.
From BBC
Det Ch Insp Samantha Townsend said: "This latest arrest demonstrates our commitment to this investigation, almost five years after Camron's death."
From BBC
This the fourth day of evidence in the trial with Det Cons Matthews of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's cyber crime centre taking the stand.
From BBC
Gone, which also stars Sherwood's David Morrissey, is a six-part fictional series following Det Annie Cassidy, played by Myles, as she attempts to solve the mysterious case of a missing woman.
From BBC
Det Sgt Stewart held up the evidence to show the court and then it was passed to the jury to examine.
From BBC
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