Pronunciation: /dʒeɪ ɛs eɪ/

Definitions of JSA

noun Job Seeker's Allowance (a type of welfare benefit in the UK)

Example Sentences

A1 JSA stands for Job Seeker's Allowance.

A2 Applying for JSA can help you financially while you look for a job.

B1 To qualify for JSA, you must be actively seeking employment.

B2 Receiving JSA can provide temporary financial support during periods of unemployment.

C1 The JSA program aims to assist individuals in finding sustainable employment.

C2 Government policies have impacted the eligibility criteria for JSA recipients.

Examples of JSA in a Sentence

formal The Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) is a government benefit provided to individuals who are actively looking for employment.

informal I applied for JSA after losing my job to help cover my expenses while I search for a new one.

slang I'm on JSA right now until I can find a job that suits me.

figurative Receiving JSA was like a safety net for me during a difficult period of unemployment.

Grammatical Forms of JSA

plural

JSAs

comparative

more JSA

superlative

most JSA

present tense

JSA

future tense

will JSA

perfect tense

have JSAed

continuous tense

is JSAing

singular

JSA

positive degree

JSA

infinitive

to JSA

gerund

JSAing

participle

JSAd

Origin and Evolution of JSA

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The acronym 'JSA' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the Joint Security Area in Korea, 'JSA' has evolved to also stand for 'Job Seeker's Allowance' in the UK and 'Justice Society of America' in the realm of comic books.