ofa

Ofa, usually written as OFA in its acronym form, is a term that can refer to several different organizations, standards, or concepts depending on the context. There is no single universally accepted meaning for OFA.

One well-known use is the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. The OFA is a nonprofit organization that provides standardized radiographic evaluations for canine hips, elbows, and other orthopedic conditions. Its database is used by breeders, veterinarians, and breed clubs to promote healthier dogs and track hereditary conditions.

Another established use is the OpenFabrics Alliance. The OFA is a nonprofit consortium that develops and promotes open, vendor-neutral software for high-performance networking, including technologies used in data centers and research environments. The alliance fosters interoperability across different hardware and software platforms.

In popular culture, One For All is a fictional Quirk in the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. Often abbreviated as OFA by fans, it describes a power that can be passed from one user to another and that grows stronger with each succession, enabling the holder to access enormous energy and abilities.

Beyond these, OFA can appear as an acronym for other organizations or concepts in various fields. Because meanings are context-specific, identifying the intended referent requires accompanying information such as field, geography, or accompanying terms.