DSS

See also: d.s.s.

English

Noun

DSS (plural DSSs or DSSes)

  1. (computing) Initialism of decision support system.

Proper noun

DSS

  1. Initialism of Department of Social Services.
  2. (Britain) Initialism of Department of Social Security.
  3. (government, US) Initialism of Diplomatic Security Service.

Usage notes
  • Although the Department of Social Security no longer exists in Britain, the term DSS is still often used attributively in referring to people who are claiming benefits.

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