English noun: P.A. | |||
1. | P.A. (artifact) an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas | ||
Synonyms | P.A. system, PA, PA system, public address system | ||
Broader (hypernym) | communication system | ||
Part holonym | amplifier, loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, speaker, speaker system, speaker unit, tannoy | ||
English adverb: p.a. | |||
1. | p.a. by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received) | ||
Samples | He earned $100,000 per annum. We issue six volumes per annum. | ||
Synonyms | annually, each year, per annum, per year | ||