Advanced Research and Development Activity Advanced Research and Development Activity /ədˈvænst rɪˈsɝːtʃ ænd dɪˈvɛləpmənt ækˈtɪvɪti/

noun

1. An agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology  ( Advanced Research and Development Activity , ARDA )
   an agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology