AS facts for kids

AS or as is a short way to refer to many different things! It's like a shortcut that can mean something in science, medicine, places, or even sports. Let's explore some of the most common meanings of "AS" and "as."

Science and Technology

This section looks at what "AS" can mean in the world of science, computers, and measurements.

Cars and Computers

• A. S. (car): This was a small French car made way back in the 1920s. It's a piece of history from the early days of cars!
• ActionScript: This is a special computer language. It was used to create animations and interactive parts for websites, especially with programs like Adobe Flash.
• Autonomous System (Internet): On the internet, an "autonomous system" is a group of computer networks. These networks are all managed by one organization, like a big internet company or a university. They all work together to send information across the internet.

Measurements and Chemistry

• Arcsecond: This is a tiny unit for measuring angles. Imagine a circle; an arcsecond is a very, very small slice of that circle. It's used in astronomy to measure how big things look in the sky.
• Attosecond: This is an incredibly short amount of time! An attosecond is one quintillionth (that's 1 with 18 zeros after it!) of a second. Scientists use this unit to study super-fast events, like how electrons move inside atoms.
• Attosiemens: This is a very small unit for measuring how well something conducts electricity. Just like an attosecond is a tiny bit of time, an attosiemens is a tiny bit of electrical conductance.
• Arsenic: In chemistry, "As" is the chemical symbol for the element arsenic. Arsenic is a natural element found in the Earth's crust.

Education and Standards

• Associate of Science: This is a type of college degree you can earn in the United States. It usually takes about two years of study after high school and focuses on science or technical subjects.
• Australian Standard: When you see "AS" followed by numbers, it often refers to an Australian Standard. These are rules and guidelines for how products are made or how things are done in Australia to make sure they are safe and work well.

Economics

• Aggregate Supply: In economics, "aggregate supply" means the total amount of goods and services that all businesses in a country are able to produce and sell. It's a way to measure a country's total production power.

Medicine

In medicine, "AS" can refer to several health conditions.

• Angelman Syndrome: This is a rare genetic disorder that affects a person's development. It can cause problems with speech, balance, and learning.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis: This is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine and the joints near the spine. It can cause stiffness and pain in the back.
• Aortic Stenosis: This is a heart condition where the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the heart, becomes narrow. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood.
• Asperger Syndrome: This was once a separate diagnosis, but it is now considered part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with Asperger Syndrome often have strong interests in specific topics and may find social interactions challenging.
• Autism Spectrum: This term describes a range of conditions that affect how a person communicates and interacts with others. It's called a "spectrum" because the effects can be very different from person to person.

Places

"AS" can also be part of the name of different places around the world.

• .as: This is the internet address code for American Samoa. Just like ".us" is for the United States, ".as" is used for websites from American Samoa.
• As, Belgium: This is a town located in Belgium.
• Ås, Norway: There are a few places named Ås in Norway. One is a municipality (like a county) in Akershus county, and another is a village in Sør-Trøndelag county.
• Aš, Czech Republic: This is a town in the Czech Republic.

People and Groups

Sometimes, "AS" refers to groups of people or organizations.

• Æsir: In old Norse myths, the Æsir were a group of gods, like Odin and Thor. They were sometimes called "ás" or "áss."
• Ossetians: In the past, people from Georgia and Russia sometimes called the Ossetians "As" or "Asi." Ossetians are an ethnic group living in the Caucasus region.

Organizations and Companies

"AS" can also be part of the name for different types of organizations.

• Aksjeselskap (A/S), Aktieselskab (A/S), and Aktsiaselts: These are terms used in Norway, Denmark, and Estonia, respectively, to describe a type of company that is owned by shareholders, similar to a "stock company" in other countries.
• Alaska Airlines: "AS" is the special code used by airlines to identify Alaska Airlines.
• A.S. Roma: This is a famous professional football (soccer) club from Rome, Italy.
• Diario AS: This is a popular sports newspaper published in Spain.

Other Meanings

"AS" can also have other meanings in different contexts.

• As (Roman coin): The "as" was an ancient Roman coin and also a unit of weight.
• "As" (song): This is the title of a famous song by the musician Stevie Wonder.
• Anglo-Saxon: This term refers to the people who lived in England from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Old English language, which is an ancestor of modern English, is also called Anglo-Saxon.
• Anti-submarine warfare: This refers to military actions taken to detect, track, and attack submarines.
• Assamese language: "AS" is the international code for the Assamese language, which is spoken in the state of Assam in India.
• AS Level: In the United Kingdom, an "AS Level" is a qualification that students can earn. It's like half of a full "A Level," which is a more advanced qualification usually taken before university.

See also

In Spanish: As para niños