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Word

MPS

Phoneticsmps

Definitions

01politicians

B2

n. The plural form of MP, meaning more than one Member of Parliament.

n. The plural form of the abbreviation for Member of Parliament. Used to refer to elected representatives in a legislative body, particularly in the UK and Commonwealth.

“Several MPs from different parties signed the letter to the Prime Minister.”

“The proposed legislation faced significant opposition from backbench MPs who were concerned about the impact on their local constituencies.”

British English

02London police

C1

n. Stands for Metropolitan Police Service. This is the police force responsible for London.

n. Abbreviation for Metropolitan Police Service. Refers to the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement in the Metropolitan Police District of Greater London.

“The MPS released a statement regarding the security measures for the marathon.”

“The MPS coordinated with local authorities to ensure public safety during the international summit held in central London.”

British English · Formal

Synonyms

Scotland Yardthe Met

03business planning

C1 · Computing

n. Stands for Master Production Schedule. It is a plan that shows which products a company will make and when.

n. Abbreviation for Master Production Schedule. A centralized document in manufacturing that specifies what products are to be produced, in what quantities, and at what time.

“The factory manager updated the MPS to reflect the new customer orders.”

“Effective supply chain management requires a highly accurate MPS to balance production capacity with fluctuating market demand.”

Technical · Academic

Synonyms

production planschedule

04medical condition

C2 · Medicine

n. Stands for Myofascial Pain Syndrome. This is a chronic pain disorder that affects the muscles.

n. Abbreviation for Myofascial Pain Syndrome. A chronic pain disorder characterized by trigger points in the muscles that cause pain in unrelated parts of the body.

“Physical therapy can help patients manage the symptoms of MPS.”

“The clinician diagnosed the patient with MPS after identifying several hyperirritable spots within the taut bands of the skeletal muscle.”

Technical

Synonyms

chronic pain

05academic degree

C1

n. Stands for Master of Professional Studies. It is a type of master's degree focused on practical skills for a specific job.

n. Abbreviation for Master of Professional Studies. A graduate-level degree designed for candidates seeking specialized knowledge and practical skills in a specific professional field.

“She decided to pursue an MPS in Applied Intelligence to advance her career.”

“The university offers an MPS program that combines theoretical frameworks with hands-on industry experience for working professionals.”

Academic · Formal

Synonyms

master's degree

Domains

BusinessChemistryEducationMedicine

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