Asa

[ey-suh]

noun

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

ASA

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.

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Examples from the Web for asa

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.
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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
I know without asking that you, little fellow, are Asa Thor.
The Heroes of Asgard|Annie Keary
And there isnt a mite of harm in that Asa Scruggs, added the housekeeper.
The Corner House Girls' Odd Find|Grace Brooks Hill
The compiler adds, very coolly, as though a natural consequence, And Asa slept with his fathers!
The Funny Side of Physic|A. D. Crabtre
Asa kin safeguard his own so long es he hain't misled with lyin' an' false pledges.
The Tempering|Charles Neville Buck
Well, I'll go out and look round for Asa Chick and his han'cart, and we'll make for the wharf as quick as we can.
Betty Leicester|Sarah Orne Jewett

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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