NOS

n. more than one 'no' — for example, when many people vote against something.

n. the plural form of the word 'no', typically used to count negative votes or refusals.

“The nos were much louder than the yeses during the town meeting.”

“After the final tally, the nos carried the day, effectively blocking the proposed amendment to the city charter.”

n. a short way of writing the word 'numbers'.

n. a standard abbreviation for the plural noun 'numbers'.

“Please check the part nos on the list before you order them.”

“The inventory sheet listed the serial nos for every piece of equipment in the laboratory to ensure accurate tracking.”

n. a gas used in car racing to make engines go much faster for a short time.

n. Stands for Nitrous Oxide System. A system used in internal combustion engines to increase power output by injecting nitrous oxide.

“He hit the button for the NOS and his car zoomed past the finish line.”

“The street racer installed a custom NOS kit to gain a competitive edge during the quarter-mile sprints.”

Informal · Slang

n. old items that were never sold and are still in their original packaging.

n. Stands for New Old Stock. Refers to aged inventory that has never been sold to a consumer and remains in its original, pristine condition.

“I found a NOS watch from the 1970s that has never been worn.”

“Collectors often pay a significant premium for NOS components because they offer the reliability of a new part with the aesthetic of a vintage era.”

Technical · Informal

adj. Stands for Not Otherwise Specified. Used in medical or technical reports when a specific type is not named.

adj. Abbreviation for Not Otherwise Specified. A subcategory used in various classification systems when a condition or item does not fit into more specific categories.

“The patient was diagnosed with a mood disorder, NOS.”

“The clinical report categorised the symptoms as a personality disorder NOS, pending further psychological evaluation and more specific diagnostic testing.”

Technical · Formal