EAS
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- noun
- /iː eɪ ɛs/
- US
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Sistema de Alerta de Emergencia
- Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase anti-shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.
Examples
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But how do we really replace EAS systems because that will start to reduce costs in that aspect.
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But there is frankly no venue other than the EAS for the region's leaders to consult on political issues, and one is needed.
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Although EAS has been used locally for many tests and notifications, such as tornadoes, there has never been a nationwide test.
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One of our policy goals is therefore to work with China to strengthen institutions—from the G-20 to APEC to EAS—and enhance the ability of these institutions to address regional and global challenges.
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The Emergency Alert System, or EAS, was implemented to quickly inform the public about emergencies like severe weather.
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During a natural disaster, the EAS broadcasts alerts to keep everyone safe and informed.
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After the test of the EAS, officials evaluated its effectiveness in reaching the nationwide audience.
Synonyms
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A national system that lets officials send emergency warnings on radio and television
Surface Forms
Morphology
EAS = E + A + S
This is an initialism (letters stand for a multiword phrase); the letter components do not convey the meaning, so the formation is opaque for learners.
Etymology
EAS comes from the first letters of Emergency Alert System, the words 'Emergency', 'Alert', and 'System'. So, EAS names the federal way to send urgent warnings to everyone, which is why an EAS message can interrupt radio and TV to warn people quickly.