Meaning of AL | Babel Free
ælDefinitions
- Initialism of assembly language.
- Alfen number
- 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.
- A surname from Dutch.
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Abbreviation of Alabama: a state of the United States. abbreviation, alt-of
- A municipality in Viken, Norway, previously in Buskerud.
- The Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia, especially as used to make dye.
- Initialism of artificial life.
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Abbreviation of Alagoas: a state of Brazil. abbreviation, alt-of
- Initialism of auxiliary language.
- Initialism of American League.
- Initialism of annual leave.
- Initialism of assisted living.
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.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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