nga
Proper noun A U.S. government combat support agency responsible for providing geographic intelligence, including mapping, charting, and geospatial analysis, to support national security objectives.
The term "NGA" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence. * The NGA provides critical data for military operations. * She works as an analyst for the NGA.
- As an attributive noun: "NGA" can be used before another noun to describe a type of product, data, or employee associated with the agency.
- We reviewed the NGA imagery before the mission.
- He is an NGA contractor.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: The full, formal name of the agency.
- Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT): The type of intelligence the NGA produces, which involves the analysis of imagery and geospatial information.
- Mapping agency: A general term describing one of its core functions.
- Geospatial intelligence agency: A descriptive term for its primary mission.
This is a highly specific term referring to a single organization. It does not have general English meanings outside of this acronym. It should not be confused with other uses of "NGA," which could be acronyms for other organizations in different contexts (e.g., National Gallery of Art).
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a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security
