Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aau

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.66 in modern English

Syllables: aau
IPA

3

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of assigned amount unit.

name

Initialism of Amateur Athletic Union.

American usage

Example Sentences

"The standard allowance, an “assigned amount unit” (AAU), is equivalent to one metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions. […] In general, these credits can be purchased, sold, and otherwise transferred by private actors through international markets. Unlike AAUs, they are not allocated by a state but rather are generated through voluntary activities undertaken most commonly by private actors."
"[…] the AAU […] had not only refused to unsanction the meet but was also said to be contributing funds to bring in foreign competitors […]"

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

AAUs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

A.A.U.

Questions

What does aau mean?: Initialism of assigned amount unit.

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