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OS.

An Ordnance Survey map.

2 characters1 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˌoʊ ˈɛs/
  1. An Ordnance Survey map.

    UK
    We've got an OS of the Cuckmere area.
    Calton Hill in Edinburgh is located at OS grid ref NT262741.
  2. Initialism of operating system.

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    I've decided to install two different OSes on my new laptop.
  3. Initialism of ordinary seaman.

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  4. Initialism of oppidan scholar.

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