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

In his earthy “Embers Of…,” Ca echoed Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” — a billowing piece of fabric at the back of the stage was the most obvious touch — and paired modern dance with John Coltrane’s “Blue World.”

From New York Times

Fifty-three hill tribe villagers in a remote Vietnamese hamlet commit mass suicide after being duped by local man Ca Van Liem, who solicited cash donations in return for promises of a speedy road to paradise.

From Reuters

“It’s because we are not and have not been taken seriously by Law Enforcement in especially Lancaster Ca,” she continued.

From Los Angeles Times

Global ratings agency Moody's last week downgraded Ukraine's sovereign rating to 'Ca' from 'Caa3', as it expects the war with Russia to create long-lasting challenges.

From Reuters

After that, guests were handed ceramic, parrot-design shot glasses and invited to toast with the ceremonial utterance “Ca caw!” then down the mini cocktail.

From Los Angeles Times