- DRED stands for Direction de la Recherche et des Écoles Doctorales (French: Department of Research and Doctoral Schools)
- DRED stands for Department of Resources and Economic Development (New Hampshire)
- DRED stands for Daring Reality Every Day (drag king performer)
- DRED stands for Demand Response Enabling Device (electrical power industry; Australia)
- DRED stands for Dynamic Random Early Detection
- DRED stands for Drug-Related Eligibility Determination
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