CORDA is a Latin word meaning 'ROPE' or 'CORD'. It is often used in the context of music, where it refers to the strings of a musical instrument. In the medical field, CORDA is an acronym for the Central Office for Research Data Administration. CORDA is also used in the context of sailing, where it refers to the ROPE used to tie a boat to a dock. In computing, CORDA is an acronym for Corda Distributed Ledger Technology, a blockchain-based platform for financial services. Finally, CORDA is also the name of a software development company that specializes in distributed ledger technology.