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AAA
AAA (noun) means the top tier of minor-league baseball, one level below the major leagues; also used loosely for "top-tier" in other contexts. Example: “He spent two seasons in AAA before finally getting called up.”
noun
1
The top tier of minor-league baseball, one level below the major leagues; also used loosely for "top-tier" in other contexts.
"He spent two seasons in AAA before finally getting called up."
2
The highest credit rating a company or government bond can receive from agencies such as Standard & Poor's or Moody's.
"The country lost its AAA credit rating after the recession."
3
A large, expensive video game produced by a major studio with a big budget and high production values.
"The studio's next AAA title is expected to cost over $100 million to make."
How to use AAA
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rating of "top of the line" — used for baseball leagues, credit scores, battery/shoe sizes, and big-budget video games depending on context.
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What does “AAA” mean?
The word “AAA” means the top tier of minor-league baseball, one level below the major leagues; also used loosely for "top-tier" in other contexts. In plain terms, a rating of "top of the line" — used for baseball leagues, credit scores, battery/shoe sizes, and big-budget video games depending on context.
How do you use “AAA” in a sentence?
Here is “AAA” used in a sentence: “He spent two seasons in AAA before finally getting called up.”
What part of speech is “AAA”?
“AAA” is a noun.
Is “AAA” a common word?
“AAA” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “AAA” have?
“AAA” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the top tier of minor-league baseball, one level below the major leagues; also used loosely for "top-tier" in other contexts.
What is the difference between AAA baseball and the major leagues?
AAA is the top tier of minor-league baseball, sitting one level below Major League Baseball, so it's often the last stop for players before they reach the majors. The term is also used more loosely elsewhere to signal the highest or most polished tier available.
What does a AAA credit rating mean for a bond or company?
A AAA rating is the highest score that agencies such as Standard & Poor's or Moody's award a company or government bond, signaling the lowest possible risk of default. It sits above AA and other lower letter grades on these agencies' scales.
What makes a video game "AAA" rather than indie?
A AAA game is produced by a major studio with a large budget and high production values, distinguishing it from smaller independent ("indie") titles made with far fewer resources. The term signals scale and polish rather than any official certification.
Why is AAA used to describe top-tier things in general?
Because AAA already means "highest" in credit ratings and "top level" in baseball, the term has been borrowed loosely to describe anything considered best-in-class, from games to services. It works as informal shorthand for premium quality across different fields.
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