Dps

Synonyms for "dps" (9 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
damage output ratedamage per second rate

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
damage ratedp systemdynamic positioning system

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
positioning systempublic safety bureaupublic safety departmentsafety and security agency

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: damage output rate, damage per second rate, damage rate, dp system, dynamic positioning system.
  • Sentence evidence is available for dps, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dps".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "dps"

Keep "dps" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dps" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "dps", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dps" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

7 entries
control systemgovernment agencymarine technologymeasurementnavigation technologypublic administrationquantitative metric

More specific

9 entries
DP class oneDP class threeDP class twoarea DPSburst DPScrime prevention unitemergency management officesingle target DPStraffic safety bureau

Collocations

6 entries
DPS calculationDPS curveDPS metricDPS modelDPS ratingDPS value

Derivations

3 entries
damage per seconddepartment of public safetydynamic positioning system

Sample sentences

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The phrase, “tank meta”, is one that carries a lot of weight when it comes to MOBAs. These metas are generally characterized by tanky, unkillable behemoths dominating the meta and leaving any character that isn’t focused around raw DPS in the dust.

Source: wiktionary

New, previously registered vehicles purchased in Texas or another state would be required to pay an initial inspection program replacement fee of $16.75 to cover two years, according to [Texas] DPS.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "dps"?

Closest matches include damage output rate, damage per second rate, damage rate, dp system, dynamic positioning system.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "dps"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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