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ARDA

ARDA

1 8.9
An agency of the US government that funds advanced computer and data research
  • proper noun
  • Jargon
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  • Through Arda, advancements in technology play a crucial role in national security.

Examples

  • Arda is pivotal in developing innovative solutions for information technology challenges.

  • ARDA = Association of Religious Data Archives; BLS = Bureau of Labor Statistics; FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation; IDU = injection drug user; MSA = metropolitan statistical area.

    Academic text (2011)

  • We would especially like to thank two SIPA students—Yeliz Arat and Arda Karakaya—who helped us better understand developments in Turkey in their historical context and advised us on countless issue-specific questions.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The U.S. Intelligence Community relies on Arda to enhance its technological capabilities.

Synonyms

Advanced Research and Development Activity
vsARDA
  • Formal
8.0

A former U.S. intelligence agency that did advanced computer research

is the current agency with the same research role rather than a former one

Surface Forms

ARDA main

Etymology

ARDA comes from the first letters of advanced, research, development, activity, so you can remember it as 'advanced research and development'. So, ARDA is a U.S. intelligence agency that funds new technology work and helps build future information tools.