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MSP

Phoneticsmsp

Definitions

01business technology

B2 · Computing

n. Stands for Managed Service Provider. A company that manages another company's IT systems, like their internet, security, or computers.

n. Abbreviation for Managed Service Provider. A third-party company that remotely manages a customer's IT infrastructure and end-user systems, typically under a subscription model.

“Our company hired an MSP to handle our cloud security and data backups.”

“Small businesses often outsource their network administration to an MSP to avoid the overhead costs of maintaining a full-time internal IT department.”

Technical

Usage

Usually functions as a countable noun; often preceded by the indefinite article 'an'.

Synonyms

IT partneroutsourced IT

02Scottish politics

B2

n. Stands for Member of the Scottish Parliament. A person who has been elected to represent their area in the parliament in Edinburgh.

n. Abbreviation for Member of the Scottish Parliament. An individual elected to the devolved Scottish legislature.

“The local MSP visited the school to talk to students about new laws.”

“Several MSPs raised concerns during the debate regarding the impact of the proposed environmental legislation on rural communities.”

British English

Usage

Always capitalized. Used as a title before a name or as a countable noun for the office holder.

03US geography

C1

n. Stands for Minneapolis–Saint Paul. People use these letters to refer to the 'Twin Cities' area in Minnesota or its international airport.

n. Abbreviation for Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Used primarily as a geographic identifier for the metropolitan area or as the IATA airport code for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.

“We have a long layover at MSP before our flight to London.”

“The MSP metropolitan area serves as a major economic hub for the Upper Midwest region of the United States.”

American English

Synonyms

Twin Cities

Real-World Examples

“They're certainly not voting for us." Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down as both Scottish leader and MSP to join Andy Burnham's government .”
BBC News · 17 Aug 2026

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