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assoc.

assoc.

6.0
Short form used in names for a group of people with the same aim
  • noun
translation icon : asociación
  • Please contact the alumni assoc. for more information about the event.

Examples

  • The annual report was published by the medical assoc. last week.

  • He is a member of the local business assoc..

  • The assoc. director will attend the meeting.

  • She is an assoc. member of the club.

  • The annual report was published by the medical assoc. last week.

  • He is a member of the local business assoc..

  • Please contact the alumni assoc. for more information about the event.

Synonyms

association
vsassoc.
188 2.8

A group of people who share a common purpose or interest

is the shorter written form used in names or titles
assn
vsassoc.
2 8.5

A group of people who work together for a common purpose

is an abbreviation used mainly in names or official titles

Surface Forms

assoc. singular
assocs. plural

Etymology

Assoc. is a short form of association or associate, both built on the root associ- that means 'to join' or 'be together'. So when you see assoc. in a name or title, it shows people or groups are 'joined' or connected.