Ca

¹ American  

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. calcium.

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CA ² American  

abbreviation

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

2. chronological age.

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ca' ³ American  

[kah, kaw] / kɑ, kɔ /

verb (used with or without object)

Scot.

1. to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.

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ca- ⁴ American  

1. variant of ker-.

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ca. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. cathode.

2. centiare.

3. Also ca (with a year) about.

   ca. 476 b.c.

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C/A ⁶ American  

Or c/a

1. capital account.

2. cash account.

3. credit account.

4. current account.

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C.A. ⁷ American  

abbreviation

1. Central America.

2. chartered accountant.

3. Accounting.  chief accountant.

4. Coast Artillery.

5. commercial agent.

6. consular agent.

7. controller of accounts.

8. current assets.

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CA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. California

2. Central America

3. chartered accountant

4. chief accountant

5. consular agent

6. (in Britain) Consumers' Association

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C/A ² British  

abbreviation

1. capital account

2. credit account

3. current account

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Ca ³ British  

symbol

1. calcium

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ca ⁴ British  

abbreviation

1. Canada

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ca. ⁵ British  

abbreviation

1. circa

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Etymology

Origin of ca'³

Variant of call

Origin of ca.⁵

ca. ( def. 3 ) < Latin circā

Example Sentences

"Ca va?" says Ahmed, testing out his shaky French, with a grin, as he welcomes us at the entrance of the apartment block, a few weeks later.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders warmed up for a game in T-shirts with 'Club World Ca$h Grab' written on the front, in an argument involving MLS players over bonuses.

From BBC

“My absolute favorite is Ca Com, the banh mi shop from the Anchovy team. They break down whole pigs in their hatted kitchen next door to make the jungle sausage in my favorite order.”

From Salon

The search giant faces a potential breakup after a federal judge ruled last year that Mountain View, Ca.-based Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online search.

From Los Angeles Times

Another favorite is the Whole Fish Cha Ca, where the wine’s dry citrus profile enhances the flavors in the marinade, bringing out the best in both the dish and the wine.

From Salon