al

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of assembly language.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of artificial life.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of auxiliary language.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of annual leave.
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of assisted living.

   “We had to get him to sign the residency agreement for the AL facility...it was just a legality for that level of care. In AL setting, POA can't sign LO in as they can into a NH. Once they get the signature, there's no problem keeping the resident there even if they start to scream about wanting to leave.”

   “Owners and operators of long-term care facilities may perceive AL as small scale nursing homes with fewer operational and staffing problems and therefore a higher return on their investment.”

   “Another difficulty we face in AL is that residents cannot be forced to socialize, interact or otherwise get out to maintain a healthy emotional balance. In fact, we can't require residents to shower or even change their undergarment. Doing so can infringe on their rights.”

6. (uncountable, usually)The Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia, especially as used to make dye.

   “For quotations using this term, see Citations:al.”

7. Alfen number

name

1. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of Alabama: a state of the United States.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of Alagoas: a state of Brazil.
3. (Canada, US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of American League.
4. A diminutive of the male given names Alan, Albert, Alexander, Alfred, or other male or female names beginning with Al- , from the Celtic languages, the Germanic languages, Ancient Greek, or Old English.

   “In 2006 this city’s showcase event, the Sundance Film Festival, forged what promises to be an enduring link between the cinematic arts and things environmental with a debut screening of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Al Gore documentary about global warming that went on to win an Academy Award.”

5. A surname from Dutch.

det

1. (alt-of, archaic)Archaic form of all.

   “Now if ye felt your belly in ſuche caſe, that ye muſt be fayne al daye to tende it with warme clothes, oꝛ els ye were not able to abide the payne, would ye recken your belly ſicke oꝛ whole? I wene ye would recken your belly not in good quart.”