transportation security administration

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transportation security administration

A Transportation Security Administration officer checks a passenger's identification at the airport.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A U.S. federal agency: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a government agency created in 2001. Its primary mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems, with a major focus on ensuring security and safety in air travel.
Usage
  • The Transportation Security Administration is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the specific agency. It is often abbreviated as TSA.
  • It functions as the subject or object of a sentence, typically in contexts discussing airport security, travel regulations, or federal government operations.
Examples
  • All passengers must follow the rules set by the Transportation Security Administration.
  • The Transportation Security Administration implemented new screening procedures at airports nationwide.
  • You can check the prohibited items list on the Transportation Security Administration website.
Advanced Usage
  • "TSA PreCheck®": This is a specific program administered by the Transportation Security Administration that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to experience expedited security screening.
    • Enrolling in TSA PreCheck® can save you time at the airport.
Variants and Related Words
  • TSA (n): The common initialism for the Transportation Security Administration.
    • The TSA officer checked my boarding pass.
  • Transportation security (n): The general concept of protecting transportation systems, which is the TSA's field of responsibility.
    • Investment in transportation security is a national priority.
Synonyms
  • Security agency: A general term for an organization responsible for protection and safety.
  • Aviation security authority: A more specific term focusing on the air travel aspect of the TSA's duties.
Related Phrases
  • To go through TSA (security): The process of undergoing security screening conducted by TSA personnel.
    • We need to arrive early to go through TSA.
  • TSA checkpoint: The specific location at an airport where security screening is performed.
    • Please have your ID ready at the TSA checkpoint.
transportation security administration

A Transportation Security Administration officer checks a passenger's identification at the airport.

Noun
  1. an agency established in 2001 to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel

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