ada

Everyday

1. Ada is a girl's name (a name). tree →
2. Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician who wrote what is often called the first computer program. tree →
3. Ada is also a programming language named after her. tree →
4. ADA in the USA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that protects disabled people. tree →

In the lessons

In computing lessons, Ada Lovelace is remembered as a pioneer; Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women in science. In stories Ada is a character's name. «ADA» on US signs refers to accessibility (ramps, lifts).

Examples

• Ada Lovelace worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine. tree →
• Ada is the youngest girl in our class. tree →
• Our coding lesson was about Ada Lovelace and the first program. tree →
• The library has a poster of Ada Lovelace. tree →
• ADA rules mean the building must have a ramp. tree →
• Ada is a programming language used in planes and trains. tree →

Note

A name, so written with a capital A. Not a normal English word. Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron.