What does "nsa" mean?
Initialism of non-standalone architecture.
Nsa
/ˈɛn.ɛs.eɪ/ adj, adv, name, noun
adj, adv, name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Initialism of non-standalone architecture.
- Grammar: nsa is listed as adj, adv, name, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: casual, federal agency, government agency, informal.
- Useful contrasts: committed relationship, conditional, exclusive relationship.
- Usage evidence: The NSA and the CIA use a global network of spies and informants.
How to use "nsa"
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Initialism of non-standalone architecture. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 2 the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign intelligence information wordnet
- 3 Initialism of national security agreement. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
"The NSA provides that approximately $11 billion in new investments will be made by 2028, which includes the initial investment in a greenfield project that would be completed after 2028."
Adjective
- 1 Initialism of not sexually active. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 Initialism of no strings attached. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable
- 2 Initialism of no sugar added. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of National Security Agency. US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
"Nakasone added that the NSA does not purchase cellphone location data of Americans or location data generated by automotive infotainment systems in the United States."
- 2 Initialism of National Security Agency.; Initialism of National Surveillance Agency. US, abbreviation, alt-of, humorous, initialism
- 3 Initialism of National Security Agency.; Initialism of No Such Agency. US, abbreviation, alt-of, humorous, initialism
- 4 Initialism of National Sheep Association. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Synonyms
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Example
"The NSA and the CIA use a global network of spies and informants."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "nsa"?
Common synonyms include: casual, federal agency, government agency, informal, intelligence agency, national security agency.
How do you use "nsa" in a sentence?
The NSA and the CIA use a global network of spies and informants.
How do you pronounce "nsa"?
Pronounced /ˈɛn.ɛs.eɪ/.