ADF

ADF commonly refers to several distinct entities and technologies across different fields. The Australian Defence Force is the national military of Australia, comprising the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force. It is led by the Chief of the Defence Force, with service chiefs assisting the defence minister. The ADF conducts operations for national security, disaster response, peacekeeping, and alliance commitments such as ANZUS.

Automatic document feeder (ADF) is a device in scanners, copiers, and multifunction printers that feeds a stack of paper automatically for scanning or copying. It enables batch processing and, in many models, duplex scanning. Capacities vary by device, from a few tens to several hundred sheets. ADFs improve efficiency but can be prone to misfeeds or paper jams if pages are not properly organized.

Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data integration service from Microsoft. It enables the creation of data pipelines to move and transform data between stores. Features include connectors to many data sources, mapping data flows for transformations, and an integration runtime for execution. Pipelines can be scheduled and monitored, supporting hybrid and cloud data integration scenarios.

The African Development Fund (ADF) is the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group. It provides loans and grants to low-income African countries to support development projects. Funded by donor and member countries, the ADF operates in cycles to fund sectors such as infrastructure, education, and health, complementing the Bank’s standard financing operations.