ADK

ADK is an acronym that can refer to several distinct concepts in geography, information technology, and biochemistry.

In New York, ADK most commonly denotes the Adirondack region, including Adirondack Park. The term is used by residents, hikers, and outdoor organizations, and is associated with the Adirondack Mountains. The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is a prominent nonprofit founded in 1922 that promotes hiking, conservation, and wilderness stewardship in the Adirondacks.

In computing, ADK stands for the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit, a collection of tools from Microsoft used to plan, customize, and deploy Windows images across devices. The Windows ADK provides components for creating deployment images, testing, and servicing, including Windows Preinstallation Environment and various deployment tools.

In biology, ADK is the gene symbol and common shorthand for adenosine kinase, an enzyme that phosphorylates adenosine to AMP, regulating adenosine levels and purine metabolism. Defects in ADK activity or expression can contribute to metabolic and neurological disorders, and ADK deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by early-onset seizures and neurologic impairment.