IDS

n. more than one ID or piece of identification.

n. the plural form of the abbreviation 'ID', referring to multiple documents or methods of identification.

“The security guard checked everyone's IDs before letting them into the building.”

“The registrar requested that all international students present their original IDs and passports for verification during the orientation session.”

n. Stands for Intrusion Detection System. A program that watches a computer network for signs of hackers or attacks.

n. Abbreviation for Intrusion Detection System. A software application or device that monitors network traffic for malicious activity or policy violations.

“The company's IDS sent an alert when it noticed someone trying to guess passwords.”

“Implementing a robust IDS allowed the cybersecurity team to identify and neutralize the breach before any sensitive data was exfiltrated.”

Technical

n. Stands for Infant-Directed Speech. The special way adults speak to babies, often using a higher voice and simple words.

n. Abbreviation for Infant-Directed Speech. A speech register characterized by exaggerated intonation, high pitch, and simplified syntax used by adults when addressing infants.

“Researchers study how IDS helps babies learn the sounds of their language.”

“The study suggests that the melodic contours of IDS are cross-culturally consistent and play a vital role in infant emotional regulation.”

Academic · Technical

n. the plural of 'id', which is the part of your mind related to basic desires and instincts.

n. the plural form of 'id', referring to the primitive and instinctive components of the personality in Freudian psychoanalytic theory.

“The professor explained how our ids can conflict with our sense of right and wrong.”

“In his lecture, the psychologist discussed how competing ids within a group dynamic can lead to unpredictable social behavior.”

Academic · Technical