Asa

[ ey-suh ]

/ ˈeɪ sə /

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noun

a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c. 1 Kings 15:8–24.

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Origin of Asa

From Hebrew ʾasāʾ, of uncertain meaning

Words nearby Asa

arylamine, arylate, aryl group, arytenoid, as, Asa, ASA/BS, asafetida, asafoetida, Asahigawa, asalam-wa-leikum

Other definitions for Asa (2 of 2)

ASA

abbreviation

Acoustical Society of America.

American Standards Association: former name of the American National Standards Institute.

the numerical exposure index of a photographic film under the system adopted by the American Standards Association, used to indicate the light sensitivity of the film's emulsion.

How to use Asa in a sentence

Third, the almost total silence in academic circles about the ASA decision outside the pro-Israel chorus is deafening.
Liberal Zionism in the Era of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement|Jerry Haber|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
By listening in on their conversation, we get to know the narrator, Asa Baker-Rouse, and the filmmaker, Bianca Giaever.
Vimeo Presents: The Top 10 Videos of 2013||December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The second most common line of attack against the ASA is that academic boycotts are inherently misguided.
The Real Problem With the American Studies Association's Boycott of Israel|Peter Beinart|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The ASA supports different tactics because it supports a different goal.
The Real Problem With the American Studies Association's Boycott of Israel|Peter Beinart|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In 1998, the ASA announced that it would boycott California and Washington State for their anti-affirmative action laws.
The Real Problem With the American Studies Association's Boycott of Israel|Peter Beinart|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Under Asa, and also under Josiah, the people in their civil capacity with their rulers Covenanted too.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
I hain't never heard Asa laugh with no real enjoyment into it yet.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
Abner halted suddenly, at arm's length from his brother, and eyed him from head to foot, and Asa returned an insolent stare.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
Asa laughed mockingly, and Abner took a threatening step toward him, but Mary touched his arm again.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
With that he stepped back a pace and with his open palm struck Asa across the mouth.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland

British Dictionary definitions for Asa

ASA

abbreviation for

(in Britain) Amateur Swimming Association

(in Britain) Advertising Standards Authority

(in the US) American Standards Association

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