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NCAA
/ˌɛn.siː.eɪˈeɪ/ (en-see-ay-ay)
Definition
1
Acronym for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the principal governing body for intercollegiate athletics in the United States, overseeing more than 1,200 member institutions across three divisions.
2
Refers to the system of college sports competitions, tournaments, and championships organized by this association, most famously the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament.
Examples
My NCAA bracket imploded faster than a poorly timed trick shot at the dunk contest.
She turned down a pro contract to chase one more glory lap in NCAA volleyball.
The NCAA's NIL rules have turned campus gyms into startup pitch rooms for jersey endorsements.
Forget the pros; nothing beats the chaos of an NCAA football Saturday.