Word
AAAA
Phoneticsaaaa
Definitions
01battery size
n. a very small size of battery, thinner than the common AAA size.
n. a standard size of dry cell battery, typically used in small electronic devices requiring a compact power source.
“This small laser pointer needs two AAAA batteries to work.”
“The stylus is designed with a slim profile that necessitates the use of AAAA batteries rather than the more common AAA variety.”
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02baseball player
n. a player who is too good for the minor leagues but not quite good enough for the major leagues.
n. a professional baseball player who consistently excels at the Triple-A level but fails to maintain a position on a Major League roster.
“He is a classic AAAA player who hits home runs in the minors but struggles in the big leagues.”
“Scouts often label him an AAAA talent, noting that while his Triple-A statistics are elite, his high strikeout rate suggests he cannot handle Major League pitching.”
American English · Slang
Usage
Usually used as an attributive noun before 'player' or 'talent'.
Teaching tip
This is a very specific sports term; learners should use it only when discussing the professional baseball hierarchy in North America.
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03internet record
n. a type of record that connects a website name to an IPv6 address.
n. a DNS resource record used to map a hostname to a 128-bit IPv6 address.
“The technician had to update the AAAA record to make the website work with the new internet protocol.”
“While the A record points to an IPv4 address, the AAAA record is essential for ensuring the server is reachable over IPv6 networks.”
Technical
Usage
Pronounced as 'quad-A' by many IT professionals.
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