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

The Sunbed Association, which represents half the UK's tanning shops, says the ASA and WHO are using "outdated data", but encourages its members not to use medical claims in advertising.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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However, dermatologists and cancer specialists have criticised the way the industry has interpreted that research, and the ASA ruled last year it should not be used to give the impression that sunbeds have health benefits.

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"Our main message to anyone in the industry is, don't claim that sunbeds are safe, don't claim they provide health benefits, and don't claim they can be used to treat medical conditions," says the ASA's regulatory projects manager, Jess Tye.

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