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OTA

1 American  

  1. Office of Technology Assessment.

-ota 2 American  

  1. a plural suffix occurring in taxonomic names, especially of phyla.

    Eumycota.

Etymology

Origin of -ota

< New Latin < Greek, neuter plural of -ōtos, equivalent to -ō- ( see -osis) + -tos adj. suffix; cf. zygote

Example Sentences

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“I think he is representative of where we are at as a football team,” rookie coach Mike Macdonald said after Thursday’s OTA, the second that has been open for media to view.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

During Wednesday’s OTA those two ran consistently with the starting unit.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

He was not made available to reporters Tuesday, and his availability during OTA workouts is to be determined, a team spokesman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

Among the players not seen on the field during the OTA was cornerback Tariq Woolen, who made the Pro Bowl last season as a rookie after earning the starting spot at right cornerback.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

OTA officials said in a statement the regulation “will do much to deter and detect organic fraud and protect organic integrity throughout the supply chain.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

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