The abbreviation "PA" has multiple meanings, depending on the context. Here are some of the most common meanings:
- Personal Assistant: Someone whose job is helping someone in a higher position, especially by writing letters, arranging meetings, etc.
- Pennsylvania: A state in the northeastern United States
- Physician Assistant: A licensed healthcare professional who practices medicine with physician supervision. They undergo three years of training and can perform physical exams, diagnose ailments, request and interpret tests, provide advice on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions
- Power Amplifier: An electronic device that increases the power of a signal
- Power of Attorney: A legal document that allows someone to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters
- Public Address: A system for amplifying sound in a public space
Other less common meanings of "PA" include "Purchasing Agent," "Police Academy," "Protactinium," and "Press Agent".
