ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Obs

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Obs is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Abbreviation of obsolete.

Meaning

(linguistics) Abbreviation of obsolete.

More Meanings

  1. Clipping of observed.
  2. (law enforcement, slang) Police observation.
  3. An observation hut.
  4. (medicine) Observation(s) (blood pressure, temperature, etc).
  5. plural of ob

Example Sentences

Had you under obs for three weeks.
But I now knew I was under obs by the Gardai as well as by GMP.

Synonyms for obs

Depending on context, synonyms include obbo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include systems, observership, lookout, observer, office, patrol.

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