What does "al" mean?
Initialism of assembly language.
Al
/æl/ det, name, noun
det, name, noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Initialism of assembly language.
- Grammar: al is listed as det, name, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: aluminium, aluminum, -ory, atomic number 13.
- Useful contrasts: nonmetal.
- Usage evidence: Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity.
How to use "al"
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- Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.
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Source and review context
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Initialism of assembly language. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 2 The Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia, especially as used to make dye. uncountable, usually
"For quotations using this term, see Citations:al."
- 3 Alfen number
- 4 a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite wordnet
- 5 Initialism of artificial life. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
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- 6 Initialism of auxiliary language. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 7 Initialism of annual leave. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 8 Initialism of assisted living. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
"We had to get him to sign the residency agreement for the AL facility...it was just a legality for that level of care. In AL setting, POA can't sign LO in as they can into a NH. Once they get the signature, there's no problem keeping the resident there even if they start to scream about wanting to leave."
Determiner
- 1 Archaic form of all. alt-of, archaic
"Now if ye felt your belly in ſuche caſe, that ye muſt be fayne al daye to tende it with warme clothes, oꝛ els ye were not able to abide the payne, would ye recken your belly ſicke oꝛ whole? I wene ye would recken your belly not in good quart."
Proper Noun
- 1 Abbreviation of Alabama: a state of the United States. abbreviation, alt-of
- 2 A diminutive of the male given names Alan, Albert, Alexander, Alfred, or other male or female names beginning with Al-, from the Celtic languages, the Germanic languages, Ancient Greek, or Old English.
"In 2006 this city’s showcase event, the Sundance Film Festival, forged what promises to be an enduring link between the cinematic arts and things environmental with a debut screening of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Al Gore documentary about global warming that went on to win an Academy Award."
- 3 A surname from Dutch.
- 4 Abbreviation of Alagoas: a state of Brazil. abbreviation, alt-of
- 5 Initialism of American League. Canada, US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Synonyms
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Example
"Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "al"?
Common synonyms include: aluminium, aluminum, -ory, atomic number 13, excellent, interpol.
How do you use "al" in a sentence?
Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity.
How do you pronounce "al"?
Pronounced /æl/.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Hindi आल (āl).
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Dutch Al, a short form of the personal name Adelhard.
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