WA
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A state in the northwestern United States on the Pacific Ocean: "WA" is the official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state of Washington. It refers specifically to the U.S. state, not the national capital (Washington, D.C.).
Usage
- "WA" is used primarily in contexts requiring brevity, such as mailing addresses, data entry, forms, and informal writing.
- It is always written in capital letters.
- When speaking, the full name "Washington" is used; the abbreviation "WA" is pronounced by saying the individual letters: "double-U A."
Examples
- In an address:
- In data or identification:
Advanced Usage
- Geographic and administrative distinction: It is crucial to use "WA" only for the state to avoid confusion with Washington, D.C. (which uses the abbreviation "DC").
Variants and Related Words
- Washington (proper noun): The full name of the state.
- Wash. (abbreviation): A less common, traditional abbreviation for Washington state, sometimes seen in published works.
Synonyms
- Washington State: The explicit full name used to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.
Notes
- "WA" is not a word with meanings outside of its function as a U.S. state abbreviation. It does not have idioms, phrasal verbs, or other grammatical forms like a standard noun or verb.
Noun
- a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific