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PCS

American

abbreviation

Personal Communications Service: a system of digital wireless communications, used especially for mobile phones and often including additional features, as caller ID or paging.

PCS British

abbreviation

Public and Commercial Services Union

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Etymology

Origin of PCS

1995–2000

Example Sentences

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The shockwave is spreading across Asia, with Singapore's PCS -- a producer of ethylene and other petrochemicals -- announcing on March 5 that it had issued a formal force majeure notice to its customers.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The PCS union, which represents civil servants, said some of its members had been left unable to pay bills, facing bank charges or relying on family support.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: "Our members in the Met Police have had enough of being treated like an afterthought. Their almost 100% vote for strike action sends a strong message."

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Darren Williams, head of bargaining at the PCS union, which represents civil servants, said this may not be the only area where there are disputes.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

“When using your Sprint PCS phone in the car, focus on driving, not talking, and use your handsfree kit,” the document read.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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