DBA

doing business as: DBA often precedes the name under which a business operates that is not the legal name of the business. Individuals who have not incorporated can also use such a name to carry out business activities. Many states and counties require the registration of the name.

Also called assumed business name, fictitious name . a name other than a company's legal name that is used to carry out business activities:She ran her home business using the DBA “Betty's Bargains.”: Compare trade name.

decibels above reference noise, adjusted.

Doctor of Business Administration.