DSM

n. Stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is the official book doctors use to name and group mental health conditions.

n. Abbreviation for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It serves as the authoritative guide for the diagnosis of mental disorders in the United States and much of the international community.

“The doctor checked the DSM to see if the patient's symptoms matched the criteria for depression.”

“Critics argue that the latest revision of the DSM pathologizes normal human variations, while proponents claim it provides necessary diagnostic consistency for clinicians.”

Technical

n. Stands for Distinguished Service Medal. This is a high-level award given to members of the military for doing excellent work in a position of great responsibility.

n. Abbreviation for Distinguished Service Medal. A military decoration awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.

“The general was awarded the DSM for his leadership during the long conflict.”

“After forty years of exemplary leadership in the Navy, the Admiral was presented with the DSM during his retirement ceremony.”

Technical · Formal

n. Stands for Digital Surface Model. It is a 3D computer map that shows the height of everything on the ground, including buildings and trees.

n. Abbreviation for Digital Surface Model. A topographic model of the earth's surface that includes all objects on it, such as vegetation and man-made structures, unlike a digital terrain model.

“The city used a DSM to see how new tall buildings would change the view of the park.”

“By comparing the DSM with the digital terrain model, researchers were able to calculate the exact height of the forest canopy across the valley.”

Technical