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USN

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

Initialism of United States Navy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Initialism of update sequence number.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Qualifier: Microsoft Windows

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: United States Navy, US Navy, Navy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority

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