Ds

DS

abbr.

1. dal segno

2. data set

3. document signed

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Ds

the chemical symbol for

(Elements & Compounds) darmstadtium

DS

abbreviation for

1. (Music, other) music Also: ds dal segno

2. (Professions) Detective Sergeant

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D.S.

Music. from the sign. [< It dal segno]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	Ds - a radioactive transuranic element atomic number 110, darmstadtium, element 110 chemical element, element - any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
	2.	DS - the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas Bureau of Diplomatic Security Department of State, DoS, State Department, United States Department of State, State - the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789" bureau, federal agency, government agency, agency, office, authority - an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"
	3.	DS - an honorary degree in science Doctor of Science, ScD honorary degree, honoris causa - a degree conferred to honor the recipient

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The DS badge now takes centre stage on a new-look grille because, as of January, the DS3 is no longer a Citroen.

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So the DS3 turned that thinking on its head, completely new and practical but also instantly iconic.

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Priced from PS16,995 on the road, the DS3 1.2 PureTech 110 DSTYLE Nav offers excellent value for money.

Desirable DS

With 120PS on tap, the DS3 BlueHDi isn't going to be the quickest car we've ever laid our hands on, but the sprint to 62mph is not so much demolished but gamely negotiated in 10.4 seconds en route to a top speed of 118mph.

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Clever French design work has ensured that even after dark the DS3 is easy to spot thanks to its two distinctive vertical banks of LED daylight running lights on each side of the grille.

Sporty DS3 stands out from the crowd; The eyecatching Citroen DS3 has become a major competitor to the MINI. Edward Stephens findout why TEST DRIVE

However, it's a facelifted DS3 that's leading the way which, as a rival to the Mini has become Citroen's top selling model in Britain.

What's in store for DS

A third Benefit special edition DS3 will be unveiled later this summer.

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