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IPS

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Definitions

01screen technology

C1 · Computing

n. Stands for In-Plane Switching. A type of screen technology for monitors and phones that shows colors clearly from different angles.

n. Abbreviation for In-Plane Switching. A liquid crystal display (LCD) technology designed to improve color reproduction and provide wider viewing angles than standard TN panels.

“I prefer an IPS monitor because the colors look better when I watch movies.”

“The graphic designer insisted on an IPS display to ensure color accuracy across the entire surface of the screen during the editing process.”

Technical

Synonyms

LCDdisplay panel

02network security

C1 · Computing

n. Stands for Intrusion Prevention System. A security tool that monitors a computer network to find and stop cyber attacks.

n. Abbreviation for Intrusion Prevention System. A network security appliance or software that monitors network traffic for malicious activity and takes proactive steps to block it.

“The company's IPS blocked a hacking attempt last night.”

“Implementing a robust IPS is critical for modern enterprises to mitigate the risk of zero-day exploits and automated brute-force attacks.”

Technical

Synonyms

security systemfirewall

03measurement of speed

C1 · Engineering

n. Stands for Inches Per Second. A way to measure how fast something moves or how fast a machine records data.

n. Abbreviation for Inches Per Second. A unit of linear speed, commonly used in the context of magnetic tape recording or the tracking speed of computer mice.

“This old tape recorder runs at 7.5 IPS for high-quality sound.”

“The high-end gaming mouse features a sensor capable of tracking movements at over 400 IPS without losing accuracy.”

Technical

Synonyms

04stem cells

C2 · Biology

adj. Stands for Induced Pluripotent Stem. Used to describe adult cells that have been changed in a lab to act like baby cells that can grow into any body part.

adj. Abbreviation for Induced Pluripotent Stem. Refers to adult somatic cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic-like state, allowing them to differentiate into various cell types.

“Scientists use IPS cells to study how diseases develop without using embryos.”

“The breakthrough in IPS cell technology has opened new avenues for regenerative medicine and personalized drug testing.”

Technical

Synonyms

reprogrammed

05Indian Police Service

C1

n. Stands for Indian Police Service. The high-level organization of police officers in India.

n. Abbreviation for Indian Police Service. One of the three All India Services, responsible for internal security and law enforcement at the state and federal levels in India.

“She studied hard for years to join the IPS and serve her country.”

“The IPS officer was commended for his strategic handling of the civil unrest in the district.”

Formal

Domains

BiologyComputingElectronicsEngineeringMedicineSecurity

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