CPS

[si-pi-es]
noun
Serviço de Proteção à Criança e à Família
1. Child Protective Services - a government agency responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect reports and ensuring child welfare
CPS was called when neighbors reported signs of child abuse.
O CPS foi chamado quando vizinhos relataram sinais de abuso infantil.
2. Clicks Per Second - a metric measuring the number of mouse clicks in one second, commonly used in gaming
Professional gamers often have a CPS of over 10 clicks per second.
Jogadores profissionais frequentemente têm um CPS superior a 10 cliques por segundo.
3. Cerebral Palsy Society - organization providing support and resources for those with cerebral palsy
The CPS offers therapy programs and educational resources.
A CPS oferece programas de terapia e recursos educacionais.
CPS is primarily an American institutional acronym, whereas in Brazil, child protection is typically handled by 'Conselhos Tutelares' at the municipal level. In gaming communities worldwide, CPS is a universal metric for measuring clicking speed regardless of language or region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
child welfare agencyDCFS (Department of Children and Family Services)clicks per secondcerebral palsy organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Conselho Tutelar or Serviço de Proteção à Criança
More commonly referred to by specific agency name in Brazil
United States
CPS
Standard abbreviation used nationwide for Child Protective Services
Portugal
Serviços de Proteção à Criança
Similar government services exist but use different naming conventions
Gaming Communities
CPS
Universally used across all gaming regions and languages

Related Words

child abusechild protectionsocial servicesgaming performancedisability support

Related Idioms & Phrases

CPS involvement
CPS case
report to CPS
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