EDC
Definition
Every Day Carry (EDC): A curated set of compact, practical items—such as a knife, multi-tool, flashlight, or wallet—that one carries daily for utility, preparedness, and that satisfying 'I got this' vibe.
Electronic Data Capture (EDC): A tech term for digitizing data collection, skipping the paper-shuffling drudgery in fields like medicine and research.
Examples
My EDC is minimalist chic: phone, keys, and a tiny knife that whispers 'I'm ready for anything... or at least a loose screw.'
He showed off his over-the-top EDC pouch at the coffee shop, turning a quick latte run into an impromptu gear TED Talk.
Without my EDC flashlight, I'd be that guy fumbling for my phone in the dark theater, earning eye-rolls from the entire row.
Her EDC evolved from lip gloss to a tactical pen—because signing contracts and self-defense should never be mutually exclusive.