SMS

American  

abbreviation

1. Digital Technology.

   1. short message service: a system for sending short text messages, as from one cell phone to another or from a computer to a cell phone.

   2. a message sent by SMS; a text message.

2. Synchronous Meteorological Satellite.

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SMS British  

abbreviation

1. short message service: a system used for sending text messages to and from mobile phones

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noun

1. a text message sent using SMS

verb

1. to send a text message using SMS (to)

Example Sentences

"These attacks were executed via sophisticated phishing campaigns, designed to trick users into sharing information – SMS codes and/or Signal PIN – to gain access to users' accounts," it wrote.

From BBC

For the 2026 contest, fans have a maximum of 10 votes - down from 20 - which they can cast by phone, SMS or via the official Eurovision app.

From BBC

Tube passengers were targeted in a text message scam using homemade "SMS blasters" hidden inside suitcases, a court heard.

From BBC

The practice, known as "smishing" - SMS and phishing - aims to trick people into giving personal details by making texts look as though they come from reputable companies.

From BBC

Davidson said the device, known as an SMS blaster, worked by "masquerading as a legitimate cell tower, tricking nearby phones into connecting to it instead of their normal network" and, once connected, sending fraudulent messages containing links to fake websites.

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