ASA

¹ 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 ² American  

[ey-suh] / ˈeɪ sə /

noun

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

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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 Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the men as Muntaser Abdullah, 26, and Yousef Asa’asa, 37, according to a report by the official Palestinian Authority news agency WAFA.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Travelodge spokesperson said it recognised the need for clarity and transparency in pricing and is working with Google to ensure its adverts are clear and comply with the ASA's guidelines.

From BBC

Accor told the ASA it believed its adverts were accurate as rooms were available at or below the headline prices in the days following their publication.

From BBC

Spokesperson told the BBC Booking.com accurately displays price and availability at the time advertisements are shown and will work with the ASA "to address any outstanding questions they might have".

From BBC

The ASA also found Butlin's had breached its code by writing to customers that "The big Butlin's sale ends in four days" and "Time is running out".

From BBC