bs

BS is an acronym with several meanings, depending on the context. It is commonly used to denote a Bachelor of Science degree, and it is also used as a slang shorthand for statements considered false or misleading.

Bachelor of Science: The B.S. or B.S. degree is typically awarded after three to four years of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. It emphasizes math, science, and laboratory work, and may require a capstone project or research. In many countries it contrasts with the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with the B.S. usually including more science and quantitative credits. Common majors include biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, engineering, and environmental science.

Slang use: In informal speech, "BS" stands for "bullshit" and describes statements perceived as false, exaggerated, or unsupported by evidence. It is vulgar and not suitable for formal contexts; alternatives include "nonsense" or "unfounded claims."

Other uses: In accounting, "BS" abbreviates balance sheet. In telecommunications, "base station" is a common abbreviation. The country code for The Bahamas is "BS," and the .bs domain is assigned to it. In computing, "BS" can also stand for backspace or bitset depending on context.