Definition
Definition of EM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: electron microscopeTECH. tool to see very tiny things closelyTECH.
- Scientists used the EM to examine the tiny cells closely.
2.
acr: electronic monitoringTECH. device to track someone's locationTECH.
- He is under EM for his parole.
3.
acr: emerging marketTECH. country with a fast-growing economyTECH.
- Our fund increased its EM exposure, focusing on countries with rapidly expanding consumer markets.
4.
acr: English mediumTECH. type of school where English is the main languageTECH.
- She attends an EM school where all lessons are taught in English.
5.
acr: Energy ManagementTECH. process of controlling and saving energyTECH.
- Our factory installed an EM system to cut electricity usage and lower bills.
Abbreviation
1.
abr: electromagneticTECH. related to electricity and magnetism togetherTECH.
- EM waves travel through space.
2.
abr: electromagnetismTECH. study of electric and magnetic forces and fieldsTECH.
- EM is important in physics class.
Origin of EM
Latin em (take, buy)
Terms with EM included in their meaning
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poker
pair of aces in Texas hold 'em
printing measure
half the width of an em in printing
poker
pair of kings in Texas hold 'em
poker
pair of fives in Texas hold 'em
poker
pair of aces in Texas hold 'em poker
games
poker game similar to Texas hold 'em
punctuation typography
punctuation mark one em long used for breaks in thought
video games
shoot 'em up game with cute visuals
Examples of EM in a sentence
Using an EM, they examined the crystal's surface. The court ordered EM for the suspect. She wears an EM device as part of her probation. The EM economies are showing resilience. EM countries are attracting foreign investments. He transferred to an EM school last year.
EM institutions are popular in urban areas. EM systems are crucial for sustainable buildings. Implementing EM can lead to significant savings. EM fields can interfere with electronics. The EM spectrum includes visible light. EM explains how magnets interact. She specializes in EM research.
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- French:microscope électronique, surveillance électronique, ...
- German:EM, elektronische Überwachung, ...
- Italian:ME, monitoraggio elettronico, ...
- Spanish:microscopio electrónico, EM, ...
- Portuguese:Microscópio Eletrónico, EM, ...
- Chinese:电子显微镜, 电磁, ...
- Japanese:電子顕微鏡, EM, ...
- Arabic:مِجْهَر إِلِكْتُرُونِي, كهرومغناطيسي, ...
- Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹסְקוֹפּ אֵלֶקְטְרוֹנִי, אֶלֶקְטְרוֹמַגְנֵטִי, ...
- Russian:электронный микроскоп, электромагнитный, ...
- Ukrainian:електронний мікроскоп, EM, ...
- Hindi:इलेक्ट्रॉन माइक्रोस्कोप, चुंबकत्व, ...
Definition of em - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
typography measurementTECH. unit in printing equal to the height of the typeTECH.
- The margin is set to one em.
- The designer increased the em to improve readability.
- They measured the gutter as two em for the layout.
Expressions with em
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encourage a dog to attack or chase
He shouted 'sic 'em' and the dog ran after the intruder.
have skill in selecting good people or things
She really knows how to choose 'em when it comes to friends!
encourage someone to pursue a goal with enthusiasm
You're ready for the game, go get 'em!
exercise sound judgment in risky or uncertain situations
She knows when to fold 'em and stop investing in bad stocks.
sell many items at low prices to attract customers
The store decided to pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap to boost sales.
accept the bad news
You lost the bet, read 'em and weep.
encouraging someone to get active
Come on, up and at 'em! We have a lot to do today.
hit a home run in baseball
He hit the ball out of the park and touched 'em all.
convey amazement at something impressive or unbelievable
Oh em gee, look at that huge cake!
emphasize a number by suggesting verification
We have ten trophies, count 'em!
choose from a group or set of options
I will pick 'em for the game tonight.
attack enemies with intense shooting
In the game, you need to blast 'em up quickly.
express opinion honestly based on personal observation
She always calls 'em as she sees 'em in meetings.
be good at selecting people or things skillfully
She knows how to pick 'em when buying antiques.
shoot 'em up game with cute visuals
I love playing cute-'em-ups for their charming graphics.
video game genre focused on shooting enemies
He loves playing shoot-'em-up games on his console.
agree that someone made a good or difficult choice
You do pick 'em when it comes to movies.
punctuation mark one em long used for breaks in thought
Use an em dash to show a break in thought.
space in typography one em wide and high
The designer used an em quad for spacing.
space with a width of 1 em
The designer added an em space for better alignment.
condition where people eat non-food items
The doctor diagnosed her with pica em after she ate chalk.
poker game with two private and five shared cards
Texas hold 'em is popular in casinos.
state personal judgment honestly based only on what seems true
The umpires called 'em as they saw 'em throughout the tense game.
prepare for a fight or confrontation
He told his opponent to put 'em up before the boxing match.
Origin of em
Old English, em (in)
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- French:cadratin, ...
- German:Geviert, ...
- Italian:em, ...
- Spanish:cuadratín, ...
- Portuguese:em, ...
- Chinese:全身字, ...
- Japanese:エム, ...
- Arabic:إِم, ...
- Hebrew:אֵם, ...
- Russian:эм, ...
- Ukrainian:ем, ...
- Hindi:एम, ...
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