The significance of the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) core functions and capabilities of SPHLs lies in the fact that laboratory testing is a common denominator for fulfillment of these and the majority of public health objectives, which are designed to be met by measurable indicators of goals.
1 Naval Termsthe commander in chief of a fleet. 2  Naval Terms, Militarya naval officer of the highest rank. 3  Naval Terms, Militarya naval officer of a high rank: the grades in the U.S. Navy are fleet admiral, admiral, vice-admiral, and rear admiral.
Full Definition of FLAGSHIP. 1. : the ship that carries the commander of a fleet or subdivision of a fleet and flies the commander's flag.2. See flagship defined for English-language learners.See flagship defined for kids. the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.).