AL

Definitions

1. Initialism of assembly language.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
2. Alfen number
3. 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.
4. A surname from Dutch.
5. Abbreviation of Alabama: a state of the United States.
   abbreviation, alt-of
6. A municipality in Viken, Norway, previously in Buskerud.
7. The Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia, especially as used to make dye.
   uncountable, usually
8. Initialism of artificial life.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
9. Abbreviation of Alagoas: a state of Brazil.
   abbreviation, alt-of
10. Initialism of auxiliary language.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
11. Initialism of American League.
    Canada, US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
12. Initialism of annual leave.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
13. Initialism of assisted living.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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⟳.”

“Owners and operators of long-term care facilities may perceive AL as small scale nursing homes with fewer operational and staffing problems and therefore a higher return⟳ on their investment.”

“Another difficulty we face⟳ in AL is that residents cannot be forced to socialize, interact or otherwise get⟳ out to maintain⟳ a healthy emotional balance. In fact, we can't require⟳ residents to shower or even change⟳ their undergarment. Doing so can infringe on their rights.”

“For quotations using this term, see⟳ Citations:al.”

“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.”

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