Asa
noun
(in the Bible) a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c.
Asa
1 American
[ey-suh]
/ ˈeɪ sə /
noun
ASA
2
American
abbreviation
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Acoustical Society of America.
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American Standards Association: former name of the American National Standards Institute.
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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.
ASA
British
abbreviation
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(in Britain) Amateur Swimming Association
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(in Britain) Advertising Standards Authority
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(in the US) American Standards Association
Etymology
Origin of Asa
From Hebrew ʾasāʾ, of uncertain meaning
Example Sentences
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Tech companies are rushing to trade their people for more chips, and some of them might come to regret the exchange, write Dan Gallagher and Asa Fitch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“The forecast is shaped by two counteracting forces,” said Asa Johansson, director of policy studies at the OECD.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
This newsletter was curated and edited by Dan Gallagher and Asa Fitch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Ellinor, 32, and Asa, 55, found the bottle on Sweden's west coast back in February.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
In a letter to Professor Asa Gray on January 28,1876, he wrote: Pray give our very kind remembrances to Mrs. Gray.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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