Here’s Every Meaning & Definition of the Abbreviation “Srs”

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Some acronyms and abbreviations are easier to grasp than others. Ask a room full of people what “srs” means and you’ll probably get several different answers. We’ll fill you in on what it means in texting and on social media, as well as definitions for usage in LGBT topics, vehicles, software, relationships, government agencies and cybersecurity, biology, mental health, and statistics, and medications.

Things You Should Know

  • “Srs” is often short for “serious” when used in messaging or texting.
  • “/srs” is a tone indicator that means the user wants their message to be taken seriously.
  • “SRS” may also refer to sexual reassignment surgery or supplemental restraint system (aka airbags).
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Texting

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    Like many other texting abbreviations or acronyms, it’s a handy way to cut corners and save time when drafting a message. Similarly, “srsly” is short for “seriously.” [1]
    • “Were you srs when you said you’d pick me up?”
    • “You srsly bought those expensive concert tickets?”
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TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram

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    When you see someone add “/srs” to a message or post online, they’re using a tone indicator to clarify that they genuinely mean whatever they wrote. In other words, it’s not to be taken sarcastically or as a joke. [2] This form is often used on TikTok and Twitter.
    • “Do you think there really is a pot of gold at the end of rainbows? /srs”
    • “I’m so tired I might just pass out. /srs”
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Vehicles

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    It’s more or less just another way to describe the airbags in your car. [3] If you see an “SRS” label on the interior of your car, like on the dashboard or near the windows, it usually means that an airbag deploys from that location in the event of a crash.
    • The “primary restraint system” refers to lap and shoulder seat belts, which are the primary safety measures in your car.
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LGBT Topics

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    This acronym is often used by LGBT people to discuss procedures and operations involved in gender transitioning. This may include facial reconstruction, chest, or genital surgeries. [4]
    • “I need to check to see if my insurance will cover SRS.”
    • “SRS helped me feel more confident and like myself.”
5

Software

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    This is a document that gives an overview of a piece of software, from its purpose, limitations, the necessary hardware needed to run it, and more. Developers write SRSs to tell other developers about their software. Think of it like a how-to manual for a program. [5]
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Statistics

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    Simple random sampling is a method statisticians use to obtain a relatively fair and diverse sample pool for things like studies and surveys. The method is analogous to drawing names from a hat—the samples are randomly chosen from a pool of possible samples. [6]
7

Relationships

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    This refers to a phenomenon in some romantic relationships where a seemingly innocuous behavior from a partner prompts feelings of disgust or contempt. It often happens for unexplainable reasons, and may spread to other behaviors. [7]
    • For example, someone might suddenly find how their partner slurps tea intensely irritating, where it didn’t bother them before.
    • Psychologists and relationship therapists speculate that relationship SRS occurs when a partner begins to look for reasons to exit the relationship.
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Biology

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    More specifically, it refers to technology able to “read” and decode a strand of DNA, but in fairly short segments. Hence, “short-read.” [8] Sequencing DNA has a number of applications, like studying genealogy, diseases or viruses, and animal species by examining their gene makeup.
    • Similarly, “LRS” refers to “long-read sequencing,” which can read longer strands of DNA.
    • For example, when you get a DNA test for bloodwork or the like, a lab will use either SRS or LRS to decode your DNA sample.
9

Government Agencies

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    The Savannah River Site is a government-owned industrial complex in South Carolina. The complex is part of the U.S. Department of Energy. It researches and develops various solutions to environmental, national security, and nuclear concerns. [9]
    • SRS is also the name of a private cybersecurity firm.
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Anxiety Medication (SSRI)

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    SSRIs are commonly prescribed antidepressants. They ease depression by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical transmitter associated with positive feelings. SSRIs prevent serotonin from reentering neurons, making it more readily available. [10]
    • Though this medication's abbreviation is actually "SSRI," not "ssr," SSRIs are becoming increasingly popular. And because "ssr" is a widely used abbreviation that sounds similar, people sometimes get them confused.

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      1. ↑ https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/text-dictionary/
      2. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/style/tone-indicators-online.html
      3. ↑ https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/safety-warnings/air-bag-warning-for-adults/
      4. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21526-gender-affirmation-confirmation-or-sex-reassignment-surgery
      5. ↑ https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/software-requirement-specification-srs-format/
      6. ↑ https://faculty.elgin.edu/dkernler/statistics/ch01/1-3.html
      7. ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/nejbmz/when-one-tiny-thing-your-partner-does-spells-doom-for-the-relationship
      8. ↑ https://www.phgfoundation.org/briefing/what-is-long-read-sequencing
      9. ↑ https://www.energy.gov/srs/articles/srs-overview-fact-sheet
      1. ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825

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