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P.A.
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
Synonyms:
P.A.; P.A. system; PA; PA system; public address system
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("P.A." is a kind of...):
communication system (a system for communicating)
Meronyms (parts of "P.A."):
amplifier (electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it)
loudspeaker; loudspeaker system; speaker; speaker system; speaker unit (electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance)
tannoy (a loudspeaker)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
By the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)
Example:
we issue six volumes per annum
Synonyms:
annually; each year; p.a.; per annum; per year
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