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A.S.A.
For A.S.A. we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Film, Photography and Police.
A.S.A. (Film) 
This is the sensitivity to light of a particular type of film. It is the specific number used to measure Film Speed. It is the same as I.E. and I.S.O. A.S.A. stands for American Standards Association, the organization that standardized the scale of measurement of film speed.
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A.S.A. (Photography)
An absolute term indicating a film's sensitivity to light. The letters stands for American Standards Association . The term as been replaced by ISO standing for International Standards Organization.
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A.S.A. (Police)
Abbreviation for "assistant state's attorney." An assistant state's attorney, acting on behalf of the state's attorney, represents the state in criminal proceedings. In Cook County, an assistant state's attorney must review all felony charges before they are approved.
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