AMA

n. Stands for Ask Me Anything. An online interview where a person answers questions from the public in real time.

n. Abbreviation for Ask Me Anything. An interactive Q&A session, popular on social media platforms like Reddit, where a notable person or professional answers crowdsourced questions.

“The famous astronaut is doing an AMA on Reddit this afternoon.”

“The developer's AMA provided a rare opportunity for the community to query the technical decisions behind the latest software update.”

Informal

n. Stands for Against Medical Advice. You use this when a patient decides to leave the hospital before the doctor says it is safe.

n. Abbreviation for Against Medical Advice. A clinical status indicating that a patient has chosen to discharge themselves from a healthcare facility despite the contrary recommendation of their physician.

“The patient was frustrated with the wait and decided to leave AMA.”

“The attending physician carefully documented the risks explained to the patient before they signed the AMA forms and left the ward.”

Technical

n. the side float on a boat with more than one hull, like a trimaran, which helps keep it stable.

n. the lateral float or outrigger hull of a multi-hulled vessel, such as a proa or trimaran, providing stability against capsizing.

“The sailor checked the ama for damage after the boat hit a floating log.”

“To improve the vessel's performance in high winds, the designer increased the buoyancy of the ama to prevent it from submerging during fast tacks.”

Technical