# DNP vs DOS

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### DNP
*noun · frequency rank #48,706*
Initialism of dynamic nuclear polarization.

### DOS
*noun · IPA /diː oː ˈɛs/ · frequency rank #11,370*
Initialism of date of service.

## Source
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