ss

ss Definition

SS¹ Definition

SS (es′es′)

noun

a quasi-military unit of the Nazi party, used as a special police

Etymology: Ger abbrev. of Schutzstaffel, lit., protective rank

SS² Definition

SS Telecom Definition

Spread Spectrum. A wideband radio transmission technology that spreads the bandwidth of the transmitted signal over a spectrum of radio frequencies that is much wider than that required to support the native narrowband transmission.Thereby, multiple transmissions can simultaneously use the entire system wideband, rather than just individual time slots or frequency channels. Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) is a radio technique in which the narrowband signal is spread across a wider carrier frequency band. Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transmits short bursts of data over a range of frequency channels within the wideband carrier, with the transmitter and receiver hopping from one frequency to another in a carefully choreographed hop sequence under the control of the centralized base station. Hedy Lamarr, the famous actress and dancer of pre-war (WWII) fame, and George Antheil, a composer of music, invented spread spectrum and were granted a U.S. patent in 1942. As the story goes, Lamarr developed spread spectrum radio in order to remotely synchronize multiple player pianos in radio-controlled piano concerts. Spread spectrum is the basis of code division multiple access (CDMA), which is employed in cellular radio and other networks. See also Antheil, George; bandwidth; carrier; CDMA; channel; DSSS; FHSS; frequency; Lamarr, Hedy; narrowband; radio; signal; spectrum; time slot; and wideband.
Single Sideband. See SSB.

SS Usage Examples

Converse of object

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ask: I asked the Ss to work in pairs putting the sentences in a logical sequence.
say: Needless to say, ss soon as I caught the title I thought that this was going to be in very bad taste.
repeal: Local Government Act, 1972 ( which fundamentally altered the structure of cemetery provision in England and Wales ), repealed ss.
add: In other words, just add ss in front of the name.
have: I am unusual in that I have a great lo ss - profound and have very clear speech.

Converse of subject

Adjective modifier

other: Ss which complement with all of the other Ss are strengths, those which contrast with the other Ss are weaknesses.
era: For example, failure to offer suitable alternative work or full pay whilst suspended is a breach of ERA ss 64-70.
ss.: Chapter X. TERRAIN [ Only about a third of the chapter, comprising ss. ss.

Modifies a noun

fiber: The tensile strength of the gl a ss fibers provides reinforcement.
norway: Continental breakfast in saint john is ss norway and to fall peter.
wort: On close examination, the larger river Gla ss worts seemed to have a red line up their stems.

Used with adjective complement

Noun used with modifier

I.: This is supported by the internal evidence of I. ss.
h: E s and E p ) and the hopping parameters ( e.g. h ss, which describe electronic transitions ).
V: This pin has an internal pull down to V ss.
substitute: S. 3 rep. in pt. by 1966 c. 17 ( NI ), residue substitutes ss.
eg: However, use corrosion resistant fixings ( eg ss ) and protect surfaces below during this period.
busine: How to communicate a positive image in order to generate more busine ss Customers will only buy if they feel positive.

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