DBS

abbreviation

Television.

1. direct broadcast satellite: a satellite that transmits television signals that can be picked up directly by a home viewer with a dish antenna.

DBS

abbreviation

1. direct broadcasting by satellite

2. direct broadcasting satellite

Word History and Origins

Origin of DBS¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Esme said she was only asked to do a DBS check a couple of weeks after starting, despite being appointed months in advance.

From BBC

"DBS checks are required and safeguarding training delivered in line with UK legislation, and the Church in Wales policies."

From BBC

All of these ersatz businesses had accounts at Chase, Cathay or Singapore’s DBS Bank.

From Salon

DBS did not respond to requests for comment.

From Salon

In December, a California man who was defrauded of nearly $1 millionsued DBS and two other banks for alleged failures to comply with know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering laws.

From Salon