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n/a

(also N/A)
 
 

Definition

written abbreviation for not applicable: used on a form to show that you are not giving the information asked for because the question is not intended for you or your situation: If a question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided.
COMMERCE written abbreviation for not available: used in a list to show that something cannot be provided
(Definition of n/a from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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