Nautical Term: DOT

Definition of DOT

The Department of Transport, frequently abbreviated as DOT, refers to the United States government department responsible for the nation’s transportation infrastructure. For example, a government official might state, The DOT has announced that it will be investing $10 billion over the next five years to improve the country’s aging transportation infrastructure.

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