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RDS

American  

abbreviation

Pathology.
  1. respiratory distress syndrome.


RDS British  

abbreviation

  1. radio data system: a system in which digital signals are transmitted with normal radio programme to effect automatic tuning of receivers and other functions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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We are underway at The RDS Arena for game two of the Women's Six Nations!

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024

After a scrappy start to the game as both sides got to grips with the tough conditions at a rain-soaked RDS, Ulster raced into the lead after five minutes.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

Ulster claimed a famous win at the RDS as they beat Leinster in a pulsating United Rugby Championship contest in Dublin.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

MLS also announced linear television agreements on Tuesday with TSN and RDS in Canada and TelevisaUnivision.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022

TSN and RDS will average two matches per week across the season’s 34 rounds, including one per round involving a Canadian team.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022

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