Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acm

Acronym
/ˈeɪ.siː.ɛm/
Definition
A common acronym that can refer to a variety of organizations or terms depending on the context, such as ‘Association for Computing Machinery’.
Examples
  • The ACM conference is one of the largest gatherings for professionals in computer science.
  • Many universities have student chapters of ACM that promote networking and learning.
  • The ACM digital library is a valuable resource for research papers in computer science.
Meaning
Typically associated with the Association for Computing Machinery, which is a major professional organization for those in computing and information technology.
Synonyms
  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • ACM SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Graphics)
  • ACM SIGPLAN (Special Interest Group on Programming Languages)