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Lisas is the plural form of the given name Lisa, a common feminine name in many English-speaking countries. Lisa is typically a diminutive of Elizabeth, and the name has been widely used since the mid-20th century. When people refer to multiple individuals named Lisa, they may write “Lisas” in a general, non-specific way.

In finance, LISA refers to a Lifetime Individual Savings Account, a UK government-backed savings product. Eligible savers aged 18 to 39 can contribute up to a certain annual limit and receive a government bonus of 25% on contributions, up to a maximum bonus each year. The account can be used to fund a first home or to provide retirement savings, with penalties for withdrawals not used for those purposes.

In space science, LISA stands for Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, a planned space-based gravitational wave observatory. The mission envisions three satellites forming a large equilateral triangle to measure tiny changes in distance caused by passing gravitational waves, enabling detection of low-frequency signals not accessible to ground-based detectors. LISA is a collaboration involving multiple space agencies, with a development timeline that has evolved since its concept was proposed.

Lisas may thus refer to people with the name Lisa or to these specific uses of the acronym LISA. Context usually determines which meaning is intended.