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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A state in the United States: "DE" is the official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state of Delaware, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Usage Notes
- "DE" is almost exclusively used as an abbreviation. In standard writing, the full name "Delaware" is preferred. The abbreviation "DE" is primarily used in contexts requiring brevity, such as mailing addresses, data tables, maps, or official forms.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun (Abbreviation):
- Please write your return address as: John Doe, 123 Main St., Dover, DE 19901.
- The list included states like PA, NJ, and DE.
- She was born in DE but grew up in California.
Advanced Usage
- In formal/technical contexts: The abbreviation is standard in postal codes, database fields, and administrative codes.
- The ISO 3166-2 code for Delaware is US-DE.
Variants and Related Words
- Delaware (n): The full name of the state.
- Delaware is known as "The First State."
Synonyms
- Delaware: The full, formal name of the state.
Noun
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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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