PBS

ˌpiːbiːˈɛs

Definition

Definition of PBS - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: Public Broadcasting Service

TV channel that shows educational programs

PBS aired a new science show for kids.

acr: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

TECH.

program helping people get cheaper medicines

TECH.

Thanks to PBS, her medicine was affordable.

acr: Public Broadcasting Services

Rare

TV network that shows educational programs

Rare

PBS airs many educational shows for children and adults.

acr: Phosphate Buffered Saline

TECH.

salt solution used to keep cells healthy in labs

TECH.

We washed the cells with PBS before the experiment.

buffer solution

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Examples of PBS in a sentence

I watched a historical drama on PBS last night.
PBS has significantly reduced the cost of prescriptions.
Many Australians benefit from the PBS every year.
PBS aired a documentary on ancient civilizations.
The kids love watching cartoons on PBS.
Add PBS to the sample before centrifuging.

Store the tissue in PBS overnight.

View all translations of PBS

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:PBS, programme d'aide à l'achat de médicaments, ...
German:Öffentlicher Rundfunkdienst, AMNOG, ...
Italian:RAI, Programma di Benefici Farmaceutici, ...
Spanish:SPC, PBS, ...
Portuguese:PBS, programa de comparticipação de medicamentos, ...
Chinese:PBS, 药品福利计划, ...
Japanese:PBS, 医薬品給付制度, ...
Arabic:خدمة البث العامة, برنامج دعم الأدوية, ...
Hebrew:שֵׁירוּת הַשִּׁידּוּר הַצִּיבּוּרִי, תּוֹכְנִית לַהֲטָבוֹת בִּתְרוּפוֹת, ...
Russian:Служба общественного вещания, PBS, ...
Ukrainian:PBS, програма пільгового забезпечення ліками, ...
Hindi:पीबीएस, रियायती दवा सहायता योजना, ...
Bengali:PBS, ওষুধ ভর্তুকি কর্মসূচি, ...
Catalan:TV3, Programa de Prestacions Farmacèutiques, ...
Czech:Veřejnoprávní vysílací služba, program dotovaných léčiv, ...
Danish:DR, lægemiddeltilskudsordning, ...
Dutch:NPO, GVS, ...
Greek:PBS, Δημόσιες Ραδιοτηλεοπτικές Υπηρεσίες, ...
Hungarian:Közszolgálati Műsorszolgáltatás, Gyógyszertámogatási Program, ...
Khmer:សេវាផ្សាយសាធារណៈ, កម្មវិធីអត្ថប្រយោជន៍ឱសថ, ...
Korean:공영 방송, 의약품 급여 제도, ...
Persian:پی‌بی‌اس, طرح مزایای دارویی, ...
Polish:PBS, program dopłat do leków, ...
Portuguese (BR):Serviço Público de Radiodifusão, Farmácia Popular, ...
Romanian:PBS, Schema de beneficii farmaceutice, ...
Swedish:UR, läkemedelsförmånssystemet, ...
Thai:พีบีเอส, โครงการสวัสดิการค่ายา, ...
Turkish:Kamu Yayıncılığı Servisi, İlaç Yardımları Programı, ...
Vietnamese:Dịch vụ Phát thanh Truyền hình Công cộng, Chương trình Trợ giá Dược phẩm, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of PBS - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

Terms related to PBS

Examples of PBS in a sentence

View all translations of PBS

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery