| ANOVA | Analysis of Variance |
| AR | Aspect Ratio Proxy |
| BGS | bimodal grain structure |
| CDRX | Continuous Dynamic Recrystallization |
| CI | confidence interval |
| DED | Directed Energy Deposition |
| DRX | dynamic recrystallization |
| EBSD | Electron Backscatter Diffraction |
| EDS | Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy |
| ER4043 | Al–Si welding wire/filler alloy (AWS designation) |
| FSP | friction stir processing |
| FSW | friction stir welding |
| HV | Vickers Hardness |
| IR | infrared |
| KDE | Kernel Density Estimate |
| MIG | Metal Inert Gas |
| PAW | plasma arc welding |
| ROI | Region of Interest |
| SEI | secondary electron imaging |
| SEM | scanning electron microscopy |
| SPD | severe plastic deformation |
| TIG | Tungsten Inert Gas |
| UAMFSP | Unified Additive–Deformation Manufacturing Process |
| WAAM | wire arc additive manufacturing |