"DRS" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (cricket) Initialism of Decision Review System. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Decision Review System Synonyms: UDRS
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Noun

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  1. (motor racing) Initialism of drag reduction system. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: drag reduction system
    Sense id: en-DRS-en-noun-CA2SIsbB Categories (other): Motor racing Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports
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