ded
ded — abbreviation
1. a short written form of 'dedicated' or 'dedication', used especially in the fron
a short written form of 'dedicated' or 'dedication', used especially in the front of a book, on a memorial object, or in a program to show that something is offered in honor of or in memory of someone.
The opening page of the poetry collection read, 'Ded. to Maeve.'
ded. to + [person name] for dedication
A small metal plate on the statue was engraved with 'Ded. to the memory of our founder, Ilan.'
ded. to the memory of + [person]
Inside the music score the composer wrote 'Ded. to Aoi, whose voice inspired this piece.'
The park bench bore a small sign: 'Ded. to Sari, who loved this garden.'
At the start of the film the screen showed 'Ded. to Astrid — for her courage and kindness.'
- dedicated to
the full phrase, used in both speech and writing
- in memory of
specifically for dedications to someone who has died
- in honor of
used for dedications celebrating a living person or achievement
文法句型
ded. to + [person]
用法筆記
This abbreviated form appears almost exclusively in written or printed dedications — on book title pages, plaques, monuments, and programs. In spoken English, the full word 'dedicated' or 'dedication' is used instead.
常見錯誤
2. a written abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education', an advanced university degree
a written abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education', an advanced university degree in the field of education, typically used after the name of someone who holds this degree.
Professor Sahil Mwangi, Ded., presented his research on literacy programs at the conference.
name, Ded. — academic title after a person's name
The faculty directory listed 'Nkechi Abara, PhD, Ded.' — she holds two doctoral degrees.
Dr. Defne Celik earned her Ded. in curriculum design from Boğaziçi University.
Mauricio added 'Ded.' to his email signature the week after his graduation ceremony.
- Ed.D.
the more common abbreviation for the same degree
- Doctor of Education
the full degree name
文法句型
[name], Ded. | holds a Ded. in [field] from [institution]
用法筆記
The more common abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education' in academic writing is 'Ed.D.' 'Ded.' is a less frequent variant. This abbreviation is used in formal academic and professional contexts, such as institutional websites, conference programs, and publications.