Ds Meaning in English

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Definition

'DS' can refer to the Nintendo DS handheld video game console, or as an academic abbreviation for Doctor of Science.

Usage & Nuances

'DS' is mainly known for the Nintendo video game console, commonly used by gamers. As an academic abbreviation, it's rare in conversation. Always use uppercase when referring to either meaning. Context will tell if you mean the device or an academic title.

• Spanish: DS (console de videojuegos) - Doctor/a en Ciencias (abreviatura académica)
• Portuguese (BR): DS (videogame portátil) - Dr. em Ciências (abreviação acadêmica)
• Portuguese (PT): DS (consola de videojogos) - Dr. em Ciências (abreviatura académica)
• Chinese (Simplified): DS（游戏机）- 理学博士（学术缩写）
• Chinese (Traditional): DS（遊戲機）- 理學博士（學術縮寫）
• Hindi: DS (वीडियो गेम कंसोल) - विज्ञान में डॉक्टरेट (शैक्षिक संक्षिप्त रूप)
• Arabic: دي إس (جهاز ألعاب فيديو) - دكتور في العلوم (اختصار أكاديمي)
• Bengali: DS
• Russian: DS
• Japanese: DS（ディーエス）
• Vietnamese: DS
• Korean: DS
• Turkish: DS
• Urdu: ڈی ایس
• Indonesian: DS

Example Sentences

Dr. Smith earned a DS in physics.

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Do you still have your old DS from when you were a kid?

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My brother plays on his DS every evening.

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Her resume says she has a DS, which is pretty impressive.

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Many children want a DS for their birthday.

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I always wanted a DS, but I never got one.

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