Rms

/ɑr ɛm ɛs/ noun

Definition

root mean square; a statistical measure; Royal Mail Ship (historical designation)

Etymology

Acronym: root mean square from mathematical terminology; Royal Mail Ship from British postal service designation for ships carrying mail

Kelly Says

RMS Titanic made these three letters famous worldwide, though mathematicians knew RMS long before as a way to measure the 'average' of varying quantities!

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