asm

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/ˈæz(ə)m//ˌeɪˌɛsˈɛm//ˈeɪˌɛsˌɛm/

noun

Pseudo-acronym of assignment.

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Meanings

asm1

nounasm (plural not attested)
  1. Hong KongInternetno pluralchiefly university slangPseudo-acronym of assignment.

ASM2

nounASM (countable and uncountable, plural ASMs)

plural ASMs

  1. abbreviationcountableuncountablecomputer languagesAbbreviation of assembly language.

    Hi all! You have available another cool minidemo (or intro, as you prefer), with the usual ASM sources.

    1993, Javier Arevalo Baeza, “New intro from VangeliSTeam”, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.demos (Usenet)
  2. A type of missile.
    1. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablegovernmentInitialism of air-to-surface missile.
    2. abbreviationcountableinitialismproscribedsometimesuncountablegovernmentInitialism of anti-ship missile.

      Synonyms: AShM

    3. abbreviationcountableinitialismrareuncountablegovernmentInitialism of anti-satellite missile
  3. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablecomputingInitialism of abstract state machine.
  4. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableentertainmentInitialism of assistant stage manager.
  5. abbreviationcountableuncountableautomotiveAbbreviation of asynchronous motor.
  6. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableInitialism of administrative staff meeting.

    Oh hey! ISM was today and bonus, an ASM too! […] After the ISM, we had a quick ASM.

    2021 January 30, sesese9, “January 2021 ISM/ASM Results”, in Minecart Rapid Transit
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    ASMs are not announced in advance, and the agendas, minutes and recordings are not shared with MRT members.

    2024 September 15, SimonScholar, “September 2024 ASM Results”, in Minecart Rapid Transit
proper noun
  1. abbreviationinitialismball gamesInitialism of Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club.

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APA

asm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asm

MLA

“asm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asm. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “asm,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asm.

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