OSS

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English

Noun

OSS (plural OSSes or OSS's or OSSs)

  1. (computing) Initialism of open-source software
    Coordinate terms: FLOSS, FOSS, COSS
  2. (education) Initialism of out-of-school suspension.
  3. (telecommunications) Initialism of operations/operational support system.
  4. (film) Initialism of over-the-shoulder shot.

Proper noun

OSS

  1. (historical) Initialism of Office of Strategic Services (a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II).

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