AAD
Microsoft identity service
AAD is an abbreviation with several technical meanings.
In medicine, it stands for antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
In computing, Azure Active Directory is Microsoft's cloud-based identity service.
In aviation, assigned altitude deviation.
Context usually clarifies which meaning applies.
Microsoft cloud computing service
Large-caliber battlefield weapons
- defenseProtection against harm
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- anti-aircraftWeapons targeting airborne threats
- batteryPortable electricity storage
flak · radar · missile · ack-ack · guns · ammunition · targeting · barrage
Bacteria-killing medication
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- difficileChallenging, not simple
- colitisInflamed large intestine
gut · microbiome · infection · hospital-acquired · probiotics · gastroenterology · treatment · iatrogenic
Azure
Microsoft cloud computing service
- MicrosoftRedmond technology corporation
- identityWho someone is
- OAuthToken-based authorization standard
token · directory · login · SSO · MFA · tenant · cloud · B2C · B2B · federation
artillery
Large-caliber battlefield weapons
- defenseProtection against harm
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- anti-aircraftWeapons targeting airborne threats
battery · flak · radar · missile · ack-ack · guns · ammunition · targeting · barrage · WWII
antibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- difficileChallenging, not simple
colitis · gut · microbiome · infection · hospital-acquired · probiotics · gastroenterology · treatment · iatrogenic · flora
- skydiving gearparachute, reserve chute, risers, toggles, harness