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ecad

British  
/ ˈiːkæd /

noun

  1. an organism whose form has been affected by its environment

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Etymology

Origin of ecad

C20: from ec ( ology ) + -ad 1

Example Sentences

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The controls include ECAD, a category of software tools used for validating integrated circuits or printed circuit boards "that can advance many commercial as well as military applications including defense and communications satellites," the department said at the time.

From Reuters

Tuesday, a golden retriever, was 13 when he died Monday in Burlington, according to ECAD, a service dog training organization that places dogs with veterans.

From Washington Times

The Picards’ organization, Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities, or ECAD, places service dogs after training them to perform tasks like turning lights on and off and opening doors.

From New York Times