: an electronic device that informs the pilot of an airplane of its distance from a particular ground station

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Those abilities were on full display when Prolific Prep defeated DME Academy 78-72 on Saturday night in the semifinals of the Grind Session High School Basketball World Championships. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025 In the transaction, Good Good Golf was advised by Vela Wood Staley Young and Creator Sports Capital was advised by Moelis & Co. and DME Law provided legal counsel. Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Creator Sports Capital was advised by Moelis & Co., and DME Law, LLP provided legal counsel. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 The film’s audio was previously also restored for home video from original Dolby Stereo archived 35mm magnetic film sources containing the separate dialogue, music and effects (DME) tracks. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025 In an update on Sunday, Jan. 12, the DME reported that at least 24 people had died in the L.A. area amid the fires. Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Filip Timotija, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025 Nebulizers are considered durable medical equipment (DME) and are covered when prescribed by a healthcare provider for a valid condition.786 There may be some stipulation on the style and model of the nebulizer that Medicare and Medicaid cover. Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024 Youku and Alibaba Pictures, which both fall under the DME banner, also both announced new projects with Hong Kong partners, including Youku’s investment in a second series of the hit local TV drama The Queen of News. Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

distance measuring equipment

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DME was in 1947

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“DME.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DME. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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