AST

¹ American  

Or A.S.T.,

1. Atlantic Standard Time. standard time

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-ast ² American  

1. a suffix of nouns that denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.: ecdysiast;

   enthusiast;

   ecdysiast;

   gymnast.

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AST British  

abbreviation

1. Atlantic Standard Time

2. automated screen trading (in securities)

3. education advanced skills teacher

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Etymology

Origin of -ast

A variant of -ist ( def. ) after the vowel i ; from Greek -astēs

Example Sentences

Nick Oliveri, ex-Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age bassist who is now playing in multiple bands, including the Dwarves and Bl’ast, is perhaps the most surprising addition.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s Next: AST SpaceMobile, with six satellites currently in orbit, needs between 45 and 60 operational to offer a commercial foothold in northern latitudes, a goal AST is aiming to achieve this year across 12 contracted rocket launches.

From Barron's

AST SpaceMobile stock rose 13% to $105.11 after Telus Corp. became a new partner and equity shareholder.

From Barron's

AST SpaceMobile and SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile are competing in satellite-to-cell, claiming speeds over 120 and 150 megabits per second, respectively.

From Barron's

AST SpaceMobile aims for commercial service this year with 45 to 60 satellites, while SpaceX plans launches in mid-2027.

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