ISS

n. Stands for International Space Station. This is a large satellite where astronauts live and work in space.

n. Abbreviation for International Space Station. A modular space station in low Earth orbit, serving as a microgravity research laboratory for international crews.

“The astronauts spent six months living on the ISS to conduct experiments.”

“Visible from Earth with the naked eye, the ISS represents a collaborative triumph of international engineering and long-term orbital habitation.”

Technical

n. Stands for in-school suspension. This is a punishment where a student must stay in a separate room at school instead of going to class.

n. Abbreviation for in-school suspension. A disciplinary action where a student is removed from the regular classroom environment but remains on school grounds.

“He was sent to ISS for two days after he got into a fight.”

“The administration decided that ISS was a more effective deterrent than sending the student home where they would be unsupervised.”

American English

n. Stands for intensive supervision and surveillance. This is a way for the police or courts to watch someone closely instead of putting them in prison.

n. Abbreviation for intensive supervision and surveillance. A high-intensity community-based programme used as an alternative to custody for high-risk offenders.

“The judge placed the young offender on an ISS programme to help him stay out of trouble.”

“The effectiveness of ISS relies on a combination of electronic tagging and intensive mentoring to reduce recidivism rates among youth.”

Technical · British English