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Dod vs Doc - What's the difference?

dod | doc |

As nouns the difference between dod and doc

is that dod is initialism of Date of Death|lang=en while doc is a doctor.

As initialisms the difference between dod and doc

is that dod is alternative form of DOD|lang=en while DOC is drug of choice.

As a verb dod

is to cut off, as wool from sheep's tails; to lop or clip off.

As a proper noun Doc is

a nickname for a medical doctor, a person with an advanced educational degree, or a learned person.

dod

English

Alternative forms

* DoD

Noun

  • (US, military)
  • (automotive) , a type of engine that can shut down cylinders when not needed

    • Related terms

    * (military)

    External links

    * U.S. Department of Defense

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    doc

    English

    Etymology 1

    From by shortening.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) A doctor.

    • Etymology 2

    From (document) by shortening.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) A document.
    • Usage notes
    In professional jargon, this word is used especially in the plural to refer to technical documentation or collected legal evidence: "I'm not sure about that. I'll have to check the docs ."

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