# Dec

Pronunciation: say "DEK" /dɛk/

## Proper noun

1. Abbreviation of December. — Abbreviation of December.
   - Simple: Abbreviation of December. Use this short form when writing dates.
   - _The report is due on Dec 1, so finish your sections this week._
   - _Holiday hours run from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31._

## Other meanings

- (proper noun) A familiar shortened form of the male given name Declan.

## Origin

A shortened form of the name Declan.

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