DNS

What Does DNS Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DNS means "Did Not Start" and "Domain Name Service."

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In racing (e.g., motor sport, athletics), DNS means "Did Not Start." In computing, DNS means "Domain Name Service." It is the naming system for computers.

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When I write DNS, I mean this:

"Did Not Start"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for DNS

"Did Not Start" is the most common definition for DNF in sport-related chat on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

DNS
Definition:	Did Not Start
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for DNS

"Domain Name Service" is a common definition for DNS in computing.

DNS
Definition:	Domain Name Service
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Specialists

Example of DNS Used in a Text

DNS

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