Asa

¹ American  

[ey-suh] / ˈeɪ sə /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c.

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ASA ² American  

abbreviation

1. Acoustical Society of America.

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

3. 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.

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ASA British  

abbreviation

1. (in Britain) Amateur Swimming Association

2. (in Britain) Advertising Standards Authority

3. (in the US) American Standards Association

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Etymology

Origin of Asa

From Hebrew ʾasāʾ, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

This complaint was not upheld by the ASA.

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However the ASA maintained that viewers may have only seen the advert in isolation.

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The Sunbed Association, which represents half the UK's tanning shops, says the ASA and WHO are using "outdated data", but encourages its members not to use medical claims in advertising.

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The ASA is now drawing up new guidance for tanning salons, due to be published in March.

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But the association argues health bodies and the ASA overstate sunbed risks, as stricter regulations better protect customers.

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