bis
bɪs
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Definition of bis - Reverso English Dictionary

Expression

1.
musicTECH.for a second time in musical scoresTECH.
  • The sheet music instructed the pianist to play bis.
encore repeat
2.
performanceTECH.encore request for repetitionTECH.
  • The audience shouted 'Bis!' after the performance.
again encore repeat
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rule preventing double trial or punishment for one offense
The court upheld the non bis in idem to protect the defendant.

Origin of bis

Latin, bis (twice)

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b.i.d.acr.
acr: bis in die
medicine should be taken two times every day

Examples of bis in a sentence

  • The audience requested an encore, shouting 'bis!'
  • The opera singer received a loud 'Bis!' from the crowd.
  • After the final act, the theater echoed with cries of 'Bis!'

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  1. French:bis, ...
  2. German:bis, Bis, ...
  3. Italian:bis, ...
  4. Spanish:bis, ...
  5. Portuguese:bis, ...
  6. Chinese:再演奏一次, 再来一个, ...
  7. Japanese:もう一度, アンコール, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعِدْ, إعادة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּיס, ...
  10. Russian:бис, повтор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:біс, на біс, ...
  12. Hindi:बिस, ...
BiS
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Definition of BiS - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: best in slotRareSlangthe best equipment available for a character in a gameRareSlang
  • He finally got the BiS weapon for his character.
  • She equipped her character with BiS armor.
  • Finding BiS gear can be challenging in the game.
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  1. French:meilleur équipement possible, ...
  2. German:BiS, ...
  3. Italian:BiS, ...
  4. Spanish:mejor equipo posible, ...
  5. Portuguese:BiS, ...
  6. Chinese:最佳装备, ...
  7. Japanese:最良装備, ...
  8. Arabic:أفضل معدات ممكنة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצִּיּוּד הַטּוֹב בְּיוֹתֵר לְמִשְׁבֶּצֶת, ...
  10. Russian:бис, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найкращий у слоті предмет, ...
  12. Hindi:सबसे बेहतरीन उपकरण, ...
BIS UK
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Definition of BIS - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

1.
abr: Department for Business, Innovation and SkillsRareUKUK government department for business and innovationRareUK
  • BIS announced new support for small businesses.
2.
abr: Bispectral IndexTECH.UKnumber showing how awake a person is during surgeryTECH.UK
  • The BIS was 45 during the operation.

Acronym

1.
acr: Bureau of Industry and SecurityRareUKgovernment office that controls exports and protects national securityRareUK
  • BIS regulates the export of sensitive technology.
2.
acr: Bank for International SettlementsTECH.UKinternational bank helping central banks with financial stabilityTECH.UK
  • BIS released a report on global markets.
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Examples of BIS in a sentence

  • The BIS team met with industry leaders.
  • The anesthesiologist monitored the BIS closely.
  • A low BIS reading indicated deep sedation.
  • BIS issued new export guidelines this year.
  • The company submitted documents to BIS for review.
  • BIS organized a conference for bankers.

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  1. French:BIS, BRI, ...
  2. German:Abteilung für Wirtschaft, Innovation und Fähigkeiten, Amt für Industrie und Sicherheit, ...
  3. Italian:Dipartimento per il Commercio, l'Innovazione e le Competenze, Ufficio per l'Industria e la Sicurezza, ...
  4. Spanish:DBIS, BIS, ...
  5. Portuguese:BIS, DGAE, ...
  6. Chinese:英国商业、创新与技能部, 工业与安全局, ...
  7. Japanese:ビジネス・イノベーション・技能省, BIS, ...
  8. Arabic:إدارة الأعمال والابتكار البريطانية, مكتب الصناعة والامن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׂרָד מֶמְשַׁלְתִּי בְּבְּרִיטַנְיָה לְעֲסָקִים וְחִדּוּשׁ, הַלְשָׁכָה לְתַעֲשִׂיָּה וּלְבִטָּחוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:Департамент бизнеса, инноваций и навыков, Бюро промышленности и безопасности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Департамент бізнесу, інновацій та навичок, Бюро промисловості та безпеки, ...
  12. Hindi:बि.आई.एस., उद्योग और सुरक्षा ब्यूरो, ...
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