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Meaning of als | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. Initialism of Alternative Learning System.
    Philippines, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  2. Initialism of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
  3. Initialism of approach lighting system.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism
  4. Initialism of ambient light sensor.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism

Equivalents

Deutsch als
Español ELA
Français SLA
Italiano SLA
Português ela
Русский бас

Examples

“ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that make the muscles of both the upper and lower body work, according to the ALS Association, a non-profit organization which works to research the disease and offer resources to people living with it.”
“Another RVR element, the ambient light sensor (ALS), is used to interpret the impact that background lighting, such as nearby runway lights, might have on the overall visibility measurement. Normally two ALSs are installed in central locations relative to the airfield environment.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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