Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ca

abbreviation
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Definition
A term used to denote a unit of measurement or as an abbreviation for a certification authority.
Examples
  • The event took place ca 2020, which means it happened around that year.
  • Many websites rely on a CA to ensure secure communications.
Meaning
In the context of units, ‘ca’ can refer to ‘circa’, meaning ‘around’ or ‘approximately’. In technology and networking, it can refer to a certification authority, which is an entity that issues digital certificates.
Synonyms
  • approximately
  • around
  • circa