The acronym "ADL" most commonly stands for two main things depending on the context:
- Anti-Defamation League
- A New York-based international non-governmental organization founded in 1913 to combat antisemitism, bigotry, and discrimination. It is also known for pro-Israel advocacy and civil rights work. The ADL was originally named the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
- Activities of Daily Living
- A medical and nursing term referring to the basic self-care tasks necessary for individuals to live independently. These include eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (moving from bed to chair), continence, and personal hygiene. ADLs are used to assess a person's functional status, especially in elderly or disabled individuals, to determine the level of care they need
Additional meanings of ADL exist in various fields such as computing, aviation, and organizations, but the above two are the most widely recognized and relevant in general discourse
Summary
ADL Meaning| Description| Context
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Anti-Defamation League| An organization fighting antisemitism and bigotry,
founded in 1913| Social justice/NGO
Activities of Daily Living| Basic self-care tasks essential for independent
living (e.g., eating, dressing, bathing)| Medicine/Nursing
If you specify the context, I can provide a more focused explanation.
