RSS

n. Stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a way to get the latest news and blog posts from different websites sent to you automatically.

n. Abbreviation for Really Simple Syndication. An XML-based format for delivering regularly changing web content to users through an aggregator or feed reader.

“I added the news site's RSS feed to my reader so I never miss an update.”

“By subscribing to the RSS feed, researchers can automatically receive notifications of new journal articles without having to visit each publisher's website individually.”

Technical

n. Stands for Residual Sum of Squares. It is a mathematical way to measure how well a model fits a set of data.

n. Abbreviation for Residual Sum of Squares. A statistical measure of the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model, calculated as the sum of the squares of residuals.

“The scientist checked the RSS to see if the formula was accurate.”

“A lower RSS indicates a better fit of the regression line to the observed data points, suggesting the model has high predictive power.”

Technical · Academic

n. Stands for Red Skin Syndrome. It is a painful skin condition that can happen after someone stops using strong steroid creams.

n. Abbreviation for Red Skin Syndrome. A clinical condition characterized by intense redness and inflammation following the cessation of topical steroid use.

“Patients with RSS often need a long time for their skin to heal.”

“The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with RSS after observing the characteristic burning and redness that appeared shortly after they discontinued their steroid treatment.”

Technical