DBS

American  

abbreviation

Television.

1. direct broadcast satellite: a satellite that transmits television signals that can be picked up directly by a home viewer with a dish antenna.

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DBS British  

abbreviation

1. direct broadcasting by satellite

2. direct broadcasting satellite

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Etymology

Origin of DBS

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Core inflation—which strips out some volatile items—is likely to stay below 4%, reducing the need for the central bank to assume a hawkish stance near-term, DBS said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Property companies Hongkong Land, City Developments and UOL Group rose 4.2%, 4.1% and 3.65%, respectively.Index heavyweights DBS Group and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. were little moved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

DBS retains its buy rating and HK$18.00 target price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Investor sentiment has been boosted by a WSJ report that President Trump was considering an off-ramp to the U.S. participation in the conflict with Iran, DBS Group Research’s Philip Wee says in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

DBS cuts its rating on the stock to hold from buy and slashes its target price to HK$19.50 from HK$27.00.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026