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A quick definition of CA:
Term: CA
Definition: CA is an abbreviation that can mean two things. First, it can stand for "circa," which means "approximately" or "around." Second, it can stand for "certification authority," which is a trusted organization that verifies the identity of people or things online.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: CA
Definition:
- ca.abbr.CIRCA: Used to indicate an approximate date or time period.
- CA.abbr. CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY: An organization that issues digital certificates to verify the identity of individuals, websites, or other entities on the internet.
Examples:
- The building was constructed ca. 1920.
- The website's SSL certificate was issued by a trusted CA.
The first example illustrates the use of ca. to indicate an approximate date. The second example illustrates the use of CA as an abbreviation for a certification authority, which is an organization that verifies the identity of websites and other entities on the internet.