FBS
1 antonyms and opposites of FBS, grouped by meaning.
Noun — In American college sports, the top tier of NCAA Division I football, made up of the largest programmes, whose season ends in bowl games and a national play-off.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun American English
In American college sports, the top tier of NCAA Division I football, made up of the largest programmes, whose season ends in bowl games and a national play-off.
“The school spent a decade in the lower division before moving up to FBS in 2023.”
Opposites
2. noun medical
A blood test that measures the amount of glucose in the blood after a person has gone without food, usually for eight to twelve hours, used to screen for and monitor diabetes.
“Her FBS came back at 128 mg/dL, so the doctor ordered a repeat test.”
3. noun technical
A nutrient-rich liquid taken from the blood of calf foetuses and added to laboratory cell cultures to help the cells grow.
“The cells were grown in medium supplemented with 10% FBS.”
Antonyms
How to use FBS
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Written in capitals with no full stops. Which meaning applies is almost always obvious from context: sport, a lab report, or a laboratory method.
Etymology
An initialism, standing for Football Bowl Subdivision, fasting blood sugar or fetal bovine serum depending on the field.
Full origin of FBS →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FBS and FCS?
Both are tiers of NCAA Division I college football. FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) is the higher tier, with bigger budgets, more scholarships and a bowl-game postseason; FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) is the level below it and decides its champion through a bracketed play-off.
What is a normal FBS level?
A fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is generally considered normal, 100–125 mg/dL suggests prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher on two occasions usually indicates diabetes. Only a doctor can interpret your result properly.
How long do you have to fast for an FBS test?
Usually eight to twelve hours, with plain water allowed. Most people book the test first thing in the morning so the fast happens overnight.