"VMS" meaning in English

See VMS in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} VMS
  1. (computing) Initialism of Virtual Memory System: the operating system for the DEC VAX series of computers. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Virtual Memory System (extra: the operating system for the DEC VAX series of computers) Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-VMS-en-name-bgrn7J0s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 63 37 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (aviation, space science) Initialism of Virgin Mothership: used by Virgin Galactic spacelines. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Virgin Mothership (extra: used by Virgin Galactic spacelines) Categories (topical): Aviation, Space Coordinate_terms (Virgin Galactic): VSS
    Sense id: en-VMS-en-name-iDgnwKPF Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, space-science Disambiguation of 'Virgin Galactic': 8 92

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