What does ABA mean?

Definitions for ABA
ɑˈbɑaba

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. abanoun

    a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs

  2. abanoun

    a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair

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  1. aba

    The term "ABA" could have several meanings depending on the context. Here are some possible definitions: 1. Applied Behavior Analysis: A therapeutic approach used to teach positive behaviors and reduce negative ones, often used in treating autism spectrum disorder. 2. American Bar Association: A professional organization for lawyers and law students in the United States. 3. American Bankers Association: A trade association for American banking industry offering resources on various aspects of banking, promoting suitable banking policies, and defending banks. 4. Alberta Ballet Association: A distinguished ballet company based in Alberta, Canada. 5. In music and literature, ABA form refers to a three-part structure where the piece begins with an opening section (A), followed by a contrasting section (B), and then returns to a repeat of the original section (A). 6. Anti-Bullying Alliance: A unique coalition of organizations and individuals, based in England, working together to stop bullying and create safe environments for children and young people. 7. In genetics, ABA can refer to Abscisic Acid: a plant hormone that's involved in many plant development processes. To know the precise definition, one must understand the context in which the term ABA is being used.

  2. aba

    In general, ABA can refer to various concepts depending upon the context, but it is most commonly associated with Applied Behavior Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic intervention method focused on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and adaptive learning skills. It is particularly effective in individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. Also, ABA may refer to the American Bar Association or in the field of biology, it might stand for Abscisic acid, a naturally occurring hormone in plants. Therefore, the use of ABA is highly contingent on the context it is used in.

Wikidata

  1. Aba

    Aba is a city and a big trading center, upon the creation of Abia state in 1991, Aba was divided into two local governments areas namely; Aba south and Aba North. Aba south is the main main city center and the heart beat of Abia State, south-east Nigeria. It is located on the Aba River. Aba is made up many villages such as; Umuokpoji Aba, Eziukwu-Aba, Obuda-Aba, Aba Ukwu and other villages from Ohazu merged due to administrative convenience. Aba was established by the Ngwa clan of Igbo People of Nigeria as a market town and then later a military post was placed there by the British colonial administration in 1901. It lies along the west bank of the Aba River, and is at the intersection of roads leading to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, and Ikot Abasi.The city became a collecting point for agricultural products following the British made railway running through it to Port Harcourt. Aba is a major urban settlement and commercial center in a region that is surrounded by small villages and towns. The indigenous people of Aba are the Ngwa. Aba is well known for its craftsmen. As of 2004 Aba had an estimated population of 1,020,900.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Aba

    ab′a, n. a Syrian woollen stuff, of goat's or camel's hair, usually striped; an outer garment made of this. [Ar.]

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ABA

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Aba is ranked #81772 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Aba surname appeared 231 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Aba.

    27.2% or 63 total occurrences were White.
    25.9% or 60 total occurrences were Black.
    25.9% or 60 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    19.9% or 46 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ABA in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ABA in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of ABA in a Sentence

  1. Julia Bascom:

    It definitely includes ABA.

  2. Ian Storey:

    For decades, the combined wisdom among scholars studying the South China Sea is that Itu Aba is the only island in the Spratlys.

  3. Ian Storey:

    China is not overly concerned with what Taiwan is doing on Itu Aba given that it believes it will one day control these islands, beijing can live with this.

  4. Jonathan Mitchell:

    Worst of all, it [speculation of notable figures] provides fodder for the special educators, special education attorneys, ABA therapists etc. to legitimize their profits and to encourage the false hope and tears for toasted snow that so many parents of these children have.

  5. Julia Bascom:

    The language she uses is specifically language we are starting to see used to advocate for a variety of options beyond ABA to be offered.

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