Doe (Noun)
Meaning 1
The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Department of Energy, or DOE, was established in 1977 to oversee the nation's energy policy.
- The DOE is responsible for developing and implementing policies that promote energy efficiency and conservation.
- As part of its mission, the DOE also regulates the use of nuclear energy in the United States.
- The DOE works closely with other federal agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to energy policy.
- The DOE's budget is allocated by Congress each year to fund its various programs and initiatives.
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Meaning 2
Mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The doe and her fawn grazed peacefully in the meadow.
- A doe deer leapt across the road in front of the car.
- The doe rabbit nursed her young in the cozy nest.
- A doe elk kept a watchful eye on her calf as they traversed the forest.
- The farmer was delighted to see a doe and her fawn in the field, a sign of a healthy wildlife population.