EVA

n. Stands for extravehicular activity. It is the technical name for when an astronaut goes outside their spacecraft in space.

n. Abbreviation for extravehicular activity. A task or maneuver performed by an astronaut outside a spacecraft, commonly referred to as a spacewalk.

“The astronauts prepared for a six-hour EVA to repair the satellite's solar panels.”

“During the unscheduled EVA, the crew successfully replaced the faulty telemetry unit while maintaining constant communication with mission control.”

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n. Stands for economic value added. It is a way for companies to measure how much real profit they made after paying all their costs.

n. Abbreviation for economic value added. A financial performance metric that calculates the value a company generates in excess of its cost of capital.

“The manager explained that the company's EVA had improved significantly this year.”

“The board of directors decided to link executive bonuses to EVA targets to ensure long-term shareholder value creation.”

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n. Stands for ethylene-vinyl acetate. It is a soft, flexible plastic often used to make the foam in shoes or yoga mats.

n. Abbreviation for ethylene-vinyl acetate. A copolymer used in the manufacturing of flexible foam, adhesives, and footwear midsoles.

“These running shoes have a thick layer of EVA foam for extra comfort.”

“The manufacturer opted for EVA due to its superior stress-crack resistance and high-clarity properties compared to standard polyethylene.”

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