MA has various meanings in the Governmental & Military category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of MA in Governmental & Military.
The combination of what were previously two separate firms into one, either by their joining together as more or less equals or by one acquiring the other. These occur increasingly across national borders, thus constituting an important form of foreign direct investment.
Governmental & MilitaryMaintenance The process of taking measures to ensure that a hardware, software, or database system is functioning properly and is up to date. In Backup, Recovery, and Media Services, the tasks that must be performed on a routine basis to perform cleanup activities and other Backup, Recovery, and Media Services functions. Examples of maintenance are tape expiration, recovery analysis reports, and media movement.
Governmental & MilitaryMaleic anhydride has traditionally been produced by the oxidation of benzene, but more recently, n-butane has replaced benzene as the main feedstock. Maleic anhydride is a versatile molecule that lends itself to many applications requiring multi-functionality. The main applications for refined Maleic anhydride are unsaturated polyester resins and fine chemicals (alkenyl succinic anhydrides, fumaric acid, polyaspartic acid).
Governmental & MilitaryA maneuver conducted by a pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing. The route of flight and altitude are shown on instrument approach procedure charts. A pilot executing a missed approach prior to the Missed Approach Point (MAP) must continue along the final approach to the MAP. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure.
Governmental & MilitaryThe Maritime Administration is the agency within the United States Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation.
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