SIB
sɪb
Definition

Definition of SIB - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: Special Investigation BranchTECH.investigates special or serious crimesTECH.
  • The SIB handled the complex fraud case.
2.
acr: self-injurious behaviorTECH.hurting oneself on purposeTECH.
  • SIB is a serious issue that needs professional help immediately.
self-harm self-injury self-mutilation
3.
acr: Social Impact BondTECH.money raised for projects that help people or societyTECH.
  • The city used a SIB to fund the new shelter.
4.
acr: sodium-ion batteryTECH.type of battery that uses sodium ionsTECH.
  • The new phone uses a SIB for power.
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Examples of SIB in a sentence

  • The SIB team arrived at the crime scene promptly.
  • SIB is a serious concern for mental health professionals.
  • The therapist discussed strategies to manage SIB.
  • A SIB supported early childhood education programs.
  • Investors received returns from the successful SIB.
  • Researchers are developing a more efficient SIB.

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  1. French:Brigade des enquêtes spéciales, comportement auto-agressif, ...
  2. German:SIB, Selbstverletzendes Verhalten, ...
  3. Italian:sezione investigativa speciale, comportamento autolesionista, ...
  4. Spanish:Brigada de Investigación Especial, SIB, ...
  5. Portuguese:SIB, comportamento autolesivo, ...
  6. Chinese:特别调查科, 自伤行为, ...
  7. Japanese:特別捜査班, 自傷行為, ...
  8. Arabic:فرع التحقيقات الخاصة, سلوك إيذاء النفس, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת חֲקִירוֹת מְיוּחָדוֹת, פְּגִיעָה עַצְמִית, ...
  10. Russian:отдел специальных расследований, SIB, ...
  11. Ukrainian:СІБ, самоушкоджувальна поведінка, ...
  12. Hindi:विशेष जांच शाखा, स्वयं-हानिकारक व्यवहार, ...
sib
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Definition of sib - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
siblingDatedbrother or sisterDated
  • She has two sibs, a brother and a sister.
brother sibling sister
2.
ancestryDatedgroup sharing a common ancestorDated
  • The tribe considers themselves sibs from a common ancestor.
clan family kin
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Expressions with sib

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younger sibling in a family
My little sib always wants to play with me.
relative connected through the mother's lineage
She discovered a matrilineal sib at the family reunion.
group related through the father's line
The patrilineal sib gathered for the family reunion.

Origin of sib

Old English, sibb (kinship)

Examples of sib in a sentence

  • Her sibs were always there to support her.
  • The sibs gathered for the annual reunion.
  • Each sib had a unique role in the ceremony.

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  1. French:membre de la fratrie, descendant, ...
  2. German:Geschwister, Sippe, ...
  3. Italian:sorella, parentela, ...
  4. Spanish:hermano, parientes, ...
  5. Portuguese:irmã, parentes, ...
  6. Chinese:兄弟姐妹, 亲族, ...
  7. Japanese:兄弟姉妹, 同族, ...
  8. Arabic:شقيق, عَصَبَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָחָאִים, שֵׁבֶט, ...
  10. Russian:брат, родственники, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рідний, родичі, ...
  12. Hindi:भाई-बहन, सिब्स, ...

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