DNP

Didn't see action

DNP is an abbreviation with several distinct meanings depending on context.

In sports, it means "did not play"—a notation in box scores for athletes who were on the roster but didn't participate: He was listed as DNP with a sore knee.

In academic contexts, DNP is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a terminal degree for clinical nurses.

In chemistry and bodybuilding, DNP refers to dinitrophenol, a dangerous industrial chemical sometimes used illegally for weight loss.

bodybuilding

fat burner

Metabolic enhancement product

dangerous · banned substance · mitochondria · ATP · uncoupler · hyperthermia · underground · cutting · toxicity · overdose

nursing

terminal degree

Highest degree in field

evidence-based practice · healthcare policy · NP

basketball

injury report

Status of wounded players

inactive · roster · questionable · ruled out · availability · sportsbook · fantasy basketball · sitting out · rotation · back-to-back

academic

failing grade

Unsatisfactory academic mark

remediation · retake · GPA · probation · unsatisfactory · competency · assessment · medical school · nursing program · clinical rotation

publishing

editorial

Publication's official viewpoint article

proof · typesetting · correction · press run · layout · embargo · redaction

Categories
Opposites
playing status

DNPplayed

Engaged in recreation

appeared · active · suited up · checked in · participated

role in competition

DNPstarter

Initiator of action

started · star player · first-string · starting lineup · MVP

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated PG