1. EEC: European Economic Community Stands for: European Economic Community The European Economic Community (EEC) was established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957 to foster economic integration among its member states. It aimed to create a common market and a customs union among its founding members: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West… Read More »
1. EEA: European Economic Area Stands for: European Economic Area The European Economic Area (EEA) is an international agreement that enables the extension of the European Union’s single market to non-EU member states. It includes EU countries and three of the four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Components Single Market:… Read More »
1. EDX: Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Stands for: Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. It relies on the interaction of X-rays with the material to produce characteristic X-rays that can be analyzed to identify elements. Principles and Operation X-ray Interaction:… Read More »
1. Stands for Direct Foreign Investment Overview Direct Foreign Investment (DFI) refers to the investment made by a company or individual from one country into business interests located in another country. This typically involves establishing business operations or acquiring business assets in the foreign country, such as ownership or controlling interest in a foreign company.… Read More »
1. EEF: EEF (formerly Engineering Employers’ Federation) Stands for: EEF (formerly Engineering Employers’ Federation) The EEF, now known as Make UK, is an organization representing manufacturers and engineers in the United Kingdom. It advocates for policies that support the manufacturing sector and provides various services to its members. Components Advocacy: Represents the interests of manufacturers… Read More »
1. Stands for D Flip-Flop Overview D Flip-Flop (DFF) is a type of digital storage element used in sequential logic circuits. It captures the value of the data input (D) at a specific point in time, usually triggered by a clock signal, and then holds this value until the next clock cycle. Key Features Data… Read More »
1. Stands for Data Flow Diagram Overview Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation used to visualize the flow of data within a system. It illustrates how data moves from input to processing to output and the interactions between different components. Key Features Components: Includes processes, data stores, data flows, and external entities. Levels:… Read More »
1. Stands for Distinguished Flying Cross Overview Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United States Armed Forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Key Features Criteria: Awarded for acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement during aerial flight. Eligibility: Open to members of all branches… Read More »
1. Stands for Deterministic Finite Automaton Overview Deterministic Finite Automaton (DFA) is a theoretical model of computation used in computer science to represent a finite state machine that accepts or rejects a string of symbols. It operates in a deterministic manner, meaning for each state and input symbol, there is exactly one transition to a… Read More »
1. EDZ: Excavation Damaged Zone Stands for: Excavation Damaged Zone The Excavation Damaged Zone (EDZ) refers to the area around an underground excavation that has been affected by the excavation process. This zone experiences changes in mechanical properties and stability due to the stress redistribution and disturbances caused by excavation activities. Characteristics Mechanical Changes: Alterations… Read More »