American Sign Language
noun
called also Ameslan
Note: American Sign Language was developed in Hartford, Connecticut in the early 1800s.
Examples of American Sign Language in a Sentence
Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
The duo donated their $1 million boundy to The American Sign Language program at Los Encinos School.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2024
Based on an investigation, the Justice Department said that Ellington Behavioral Health failed to provide an American Sign Language interpreter for the deaf individual for at least six appointments.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
Etel Leit, PhD, a human communication researcher, transpersonal psychologist, best-selling author, and baby American Sign Language (ASL) teacher, explains how Jane is indeed purposefully communicating with grandparents.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 25 July 2024
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