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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Meanwhile, the city’s average daily population, or ADP, which is its share of inmates across the entire year, only increased from 10.3% to 13.9%.
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Tim Clouser, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2025
For example, the ADP private payroll report for July was stronger than expected, whereas pending home sales for June were softer than anticipated.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Markets are likely to react to a big set of macro data dumps today: U.S. Q2 GDP, a new interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, and a new number from ADP on private payrolls.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 July 2025
For recent college graduates looking to stay within the Lone Star State, Austin presents a stronger profile than Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, according to the ADP study.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Tim Clouser, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2025
For example, the ADP private payroll report for July was stronger than expected, whereas pending home sales for June were softer than anticipated.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Markets are likely to react to a big set of macro data dumps today: U.S. Q2 GDP, a new interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, and a new number from ADP on private payrolls.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 July 2025
For recent college graduates looking to stay within the Lone Star State, Austin presents a stronger profile than Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, according to the ADP study.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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ADP
noun
ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē 
ā-ˈdē-ˌpē
: a compound formed in living cells that reacts to form ATP
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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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