RSS

noun

ˌär-ˌes-ˈes

: a computer document format that enables updates to websites to be easily distributed

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Etymology

RDF (Resource Description Framework) Site Summary (later explained by its developers as Rich Site Summary and Really Simple Syndication)

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2000, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of RSS was in 2000

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RSS

noun

ˌär-ˌes-ˈes

: a computer document format that enables updates to websites to be easily distributed

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