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ADP
noun
: a nucleotide C10H15N5O10P2 composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups that is formed in living cells as an intermediate between ATP and AMP and that is reversibly converted to ATP for the storing of energy by the addition of a high-energy phosphate group
called also adenosine diphosphate
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What's next: Rise plans to broaden beyond contractor payments and into payroll starting next year — going up against the likes of ADP or Workday with products like taxes, health care benefits included in the platform.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The median year-over-year wage growth for job changers dropped in October to 6.2%, according to payroll firm ADP, the lowest since the company started tracking it in 2019, senior contributor Jack Kelly writes.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming), according to management services firm ADP.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Separately, new data released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP seemed to indicate that the jobs market remained on solid footing.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
adenosine diphosphate
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“ADP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ADP. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
ADP
noun
ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē
ā-ˈdē-ˌpē
: a compound formed in living cells that reacts to form ATP
Medical Definition
ADP
noun
: a nucleotide C10H15N5O10P2 composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups that is formed in living cells as an intermediate between ATP and AMP and that is reversibly converted to ATP for the storing of energy by the addition of a high-energy phosphate group
called also adenosine diphosphate
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