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AZ

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Arizona (approved especially for use with zip code).

az- 2 American  

  1. variant of azo-, especially before a vowel.

    azine.
az. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. azimuth.

  2. azure.

AZ 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Arizona

  2. Azerbaijan (international car registration)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
az. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. azimuth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
az 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Azerbaijan

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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“To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Murray wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

He has scored 16 goals in 22 games for AZ this season, leading to suggestions he could be on his way back to one of Europe's top leagues.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

“Yes. Arizona. In Summer. Our not-so-secret secret spot is deep in Oak Creek Canyon. Our base camp for our adventures is a five-bedroom house overlooking Oak Creek along AZ 89-A in between Sedona and Flagstaff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Croceine AZ, 223. — orange, 128, 211. — scarlet, 128, 160.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin

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