noun A unit of weight used in East Asia, equal to about 1.3 pounds or 600 grams.
In music, 'ta' is a rhythmic syllable used in teaching rhythm and sight-reading.
In linguistics, 'ta' is a phoneme used in certain languages to represent a specific sound.
In education, 'TA' often stands for 'Teaching Assistant', a student or academic employed to assist with teaching duties.
In travel, 'TA' could refer to 'Travel Agent', a person who assists with booking travel arrangements.
In computer science, 'TA' stands for 'Technical Assistant' or 'Teaching Assistant', referring to a person who assists with technical or educational tasks.
In the context of a writer, 'ta' can be used as a shorthand for 'to' in informal or creative writing.
Psychologists may use 'ta' as an abbreviation for 'transactional analysis', a type of psychotherapy.