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SAE

American  
Also sae,

abbreviation

  1. self-addressed envelope.

  2. Society of Automotive Engineers.

  3. Chiefly British. stamped addressed envelope.

  4. Standard American English.


SAE 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Society of Automotive Engineers

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s.a.e. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. stamped addressed envelope

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sae 3 British  
/ se /

adverb

  1. a Scot word for so 1

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Example Sentences

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"The carbon reservoir has a leak, so to speak, from which ancient carbon is escaping," adds co-author Matti Barthel, research technician in SAE.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s been independently evaluated by the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Assn., and Pivotal’s quality management system has received a certification from SAE International, which sets aviation safety standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Most of the boys got suspended sentences, the Kappa Alpha Order is back on campus, and SAE never left.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2024

Under Level 3 automation, a standard created by SAE International, vehicles can handle all driving functions, but the driver must be ready to take the wheel at any time.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

SAE said that it’s already working on the standards and hopes to finish them within six months.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023