Dictionary

AIS en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈeɪ ˈaɪ ˈɛs/

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of automatic identification system, as an element of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System GMDSS.
   alt of as an element of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System GMDSS
   alt of automatic identification system
   • Having spotted an unknown contact on radar, the navigation officer attempted to identify the vessel using the ship's AIS.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of Australian Illawarra Shorthorn (cattle breed).
   alt of Australian Illawarra Shorthorn
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable) Abbreviation of androgen insensitivity syndrome.
   alt of androgen insensitivity syndrome
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of artificial immune system.
   alt of artificial immune system

Forms

Hyponyms

CAIS · MAIS · PAIS

AIS en · PROPN

Pronunciation

• /ˈeɪ ˈaɪ ˈɛs/

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of Australian Institute of Sport.
   alt of Australian Institute of Sport
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of Abbreviated Injury Scale.
   alt of Abbreviated Injury Scale