dat

/dæt/

dat is the pronunciation spelling of that.

Meaning of that

that (plural those)

(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as “this”, or if expressing distinction.
- That book is a good read. This one isn't.

DAT (plural DATs)

Digital Audio Tape, a digital data storage tape format using a dual-spooled cartridge and magnetic tape, used for digital audio and data storage.
(Canada, US, abbreviation, acronym) Acronym of Dental Admission Test.
(abbreviation, initialism) Initialism of dolphin-assisted therapy
(abbreviation, initialism) Initialism of digital-asset treasury company

Pronuctiation spelling of that, representing dialects with th-stopping. Compare Dutch dat, Low German dat, and German das.

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What does dat mean?: Dat means digital Audio Tape, a digital data storage tape format using a dual-spooled cartridge and magnetic tape, used for digital audio and data storage.
What is dat the pronunciation spelling of?: Dat is the pronunciation spelling of that.
What part of speech is dat?: Dat is a noun.
How do you pronounce dat?: Dat is pronounced /dæt/.
What is the plural of dat?: The plural of dat is DATs.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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