Word
AAU
Phoneticsaau
Definitions
01carbon emission credit
n. a unit used in international law that allows a country to release a certain amount of greenhouse gases.
n. an allowance to emit one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent under the Kyoto Protocol. Usually plural in legal and environmental contexts.
“The government decided to sell its extra AAU credits to another country.”
“Under the terms of the Kyoto Protocol, countries with a surplus of assigned amount units (AAUs) may trade them to nations exceeding their emission targets.”
Technical
Usage
Often used in the plural form (AAUs) when discussing trade or national accounts.
Synonyms
02Amateur Athletic Union
n. a large organization in the United States that organizes sports for young people and non-professionals.
n. a non-profit multi-sport organization in the United States dedicated to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.
“Many top basketball players start their careers playing in AAU tournaments.”
“The athlete's performance in the national AAU championships attracted significant interest from university scouts across the country.”
American English
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'AAU basketball' or 'AAU circuit'.