Etymology of AA

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verb

Initialism of antialias.

adj

Initialism of anti-aircraft or anti-air. · Initialism of air-to-air. · Initialism of atlantoaxial. · Initialism of arterioarterial.

name

Initialism of Alcoholics Anonymous: a self-supporting organization of alcoholic people. · Initialism of Academy Awards: a recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements, given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. · Initialism of Addicts Anonymous. · Initialism of Al Ain.

noun

A member of Alcoholics Anonymous. · An AA battery (energy-storage device). · Initialism of affirmative action. · Initialism of air armament.

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