electronic data processing vs EDP

electronic data processing and EDP both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
electronic data processing	Yes	No	No	No
EDP	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, electronic data processing and EDP are synonyms defined as:

electronic data processing and EDP: automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes

electronic data processing (noun)	EDP (noun)
automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes	automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes