A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
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A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
Synonym: Transportation
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) is the most common name for a government agency in North America devoted to transportation. The largest is the United States Department of Transportation, which oversees interstate travel. All U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and many local agencies also have similar organizations.
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| DOT (abbreviation) | |
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| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (business term) |
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