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WbS

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Initialism of west by south.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

Initialism of work breakdown structure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

Qualifier: operations

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noun

Meaning 3

the compass point that is one point south of due west

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: west by south

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: compass point, point

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: OTP (organigramme des tâches du projet) — work breakdown structure