DNS

What Does DNS Mean?

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

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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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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See Also

C (a computer language) CACHE (store for temporary computer files) CAPTCHA (completely automated public turing test to tell computers and humans apart) CG (computer graphics) DNF (did not finish) NETWORK (two or more connected terminals or computers) PC (personal computer) PEBCAC (problem exists between chair and computer) SSL (secure socket layer (computing))