Cms

/ˌsi ɛm ˈɛs/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation for Content Management System, software that allows users to create and manage digital content without technical expertise.

Etymology

Acronym formed in the late 1990s as web publishing became democratized. Combines 'content' (what is contained), 'management' (systematic control), and 'system' (organized method).

Kelly Says

CMS technology democratized web publishing by letting non-programmers create websites - it's like having a word processor for the internet. WordPress alone powers over 40% of all websites, making CMS one of the most influential acronyms in digital history.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.