abm
noun
Simple meaning
A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈeɪˈbiˈɛm
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Definition
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noun
militaryastronautics
A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
“The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs.”
militaryastronautics
A missile designed to shoot down ballistic missiles in flight.
Ellipsis of ABM Treaty or Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
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bankingCanada
Initialism of automated bank machine.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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- “The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs.”noun
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