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Abbreviation

1.
abr: Abdominalsmuscles in the stomach area used for movement
  • He works out to strengthen his abs.
core six-pack
2.
abr: AbstractsDatedsummaries of longer texts or articlesDated
  • Check the abs for more details.
3.
abr: AbsoluteDatednot relative or compared to anything elseDated
  • The abs value is always positive.
absolute unqualified
4.
abr: AbsenteeDatedUKperson who is not presentDatedUK
  • Mark is listed as abs for today.
absentee
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system preventing wheels from locking during braking
The car's ABS brake helped avoid a skid.

Origin of abs

Latin, abdominis (of the abdomen)

Examples of abs in a sentence

  • Visible abs require a low body fat percentage.
  • The journal published the abs online.
  • Researchers submitted their abs by the deadline.
  • The abs function returns the magnitude.
  • Check the abs difference between the numbers.
  • The teacher marked him as abs again.

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  1. French:abdos, résumés, ...
  2. German:BA, Abstracts, ...
  3. Italian:addominali, abs, ...
  4. Spanish:abdominales, resúmenes, ...
  5. Portuguese:abdominais, resumos, ...
  6. Chinese:腹肌, 摘要, ...
  7. Japanese:腹筋, 抄録, ...
  8. Arabic:عضلات البطن, ملخصات, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁרִירֵי בֶּטֶן, תַּקְצִירִים, ...
  10. Russian:пресс, аннот., ...
  11. Ukrainian:прес, резюме, ...
  12. Hindi:पेट की मांसपेशियाँ, सारांश, ...
ABS
ˌeɪˌbiːˈɛs

Definition of ABS - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: Australian Bureau of StatisticsRaregovernment agency that collects data about AustraliaRare
  • The ABS released new population figures today.
2.
acr: antilock braking systemTECH.helps cars stop without skiddingTECH.
  • The car's ABS helped it stop safely.
3.
acr: acrylonitrile butadiene styreneTECH.strong plastic used for making toys and pipesTECH.
  • ABS is a strong plastic used for making durable toys.
plastic polymer resin
4.
acr: American Bureau of ShippingRareorganization that checks safety of ships and marine equipmentRare
  • The vessel was certified by ABS.
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Examples of ABS in a sentence

  • Businesses rely on ABS statistics for market analysis.
  • ABS prevented the wheels from locking up.
  • With ABS, the driver maintained control during the stop.
  • ABS is commonly used in 3D printing.
  • The pipes were constructed from durable ABS.
  • ABS approved the ship's design.

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  1. French:ABS, plastique acrylonitrile butadiène styrène, ...
  2. German:ABS, Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol, ...
  3. Italian:ABS, plastica resistente usata per giocattoli e tubi, ...
  4. Spanish:ABS, acrilonitrilo butadieno estireno, ...
  5. Portuguese:ABS, plástico acrilonitrilo butadieno estireno, ...
  6. Chinese:澳大利亚统计局, ABS, ...
  7. Japanese:オーストラリア統計局, ABS, ...
  8. Arabic:مكتب الإحصاءات الأسترالي, نظام المكابح المانعة للانغلاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַלִּשְׁכָּה הָאוֹסְטְרָלִית לְסְטָטִיסְטִיקָה, מַעֲרֶכֶת לִמְנִיעַת נְעִילַת גַּלְגַּלִּים בִּבְלִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:АБС, ABS, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Австралійське бюро статистики, АБС, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑस्ट्रेलियाई सांख्यिकी ब्यूरो, एबीएस, ...
ab US
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Definition of ab - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
anatomyUSmuscles of the abdomenUS
  • Strong abs are important for core stability.
2.
drug useRareUSabscess from injecting drugsRareUS
  • The doctor treated the ab on his arm.
boil ulcer

Abbreviation

1.
abr: absentRareUSnot present at a place or eventRareUS
  • He was ab yesterday.
absent
2.
abr: antibodyTECH.USprotein in blood that fights infectionsTECH.US
  • The test showed high ab levels.
immunoglobulin
3.
abr: abdominalRareUSrelating to the stomach area of the bodyRareUS
  • The doctor checked the ab region for pain.
abdominal stomach
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small wheel with handles for core exercises
The ab roller helps improve core stability.
exercise equipment with a wheel and handles for core workouts
She uses the ab wheel for her daily core exercises.
ab ovoadv.
starting from the very beginning of something
The story was told ab ovo, detailing every event.
calculated from basic laws without assumptions
The molecule's structure was determined ab initio.
in a state of anger or rage
He resigned ab irato after the heated argument.
from a singular, higher perspective
The decision was made uno ab alto.

Origin of ab

Latin, ab (from)

Examples of ab in a sentence

  • The trainer checked each ab for definition.
  • He had an ab on his leg that needed attention.
  • The nurse cleaned the ab carefully to prevent infection.
  • Mark is ab from class today.
  • The manager was ab during the meeting.
  • Doctors measured the patient's ab response.

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  1. French:abdominaux, abs, ...
  2. German:Bauchmuskeln, abw., ...
  3. Italian:addominale, assente, ...
  4. Spanish:abdominales, ab., ...
  5. Portuguese:abdominal, ab, ...
  6. Chinese:腹肌, 缺席, ...
  7. Japanese:腹筋, 欠席, ...
  8. Arabic:عَضَلاتُ البَطْن, غَائِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁרִיר בֶּטֶן, נֶעְדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:пресс, н, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прес, відсутній, ...
  12. Hindi:पेट की मांसपेशियाँ, एब, ...
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