Definition
Definition of Sam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
generic placeholderused as a placeholder name in examples
- If Sam has two apples, how many does he have?
2.
cupUK Ireland's main Gaelic football championship trophyUK
- They won the Sam last year.
3.
nicknameshort form of the name Samuel or Samantha
- Everyone calls her Sam instead of Samantha.
4.
nameRare surname from Cantonese or KhmerRare
- Mr. Sam will attend the meeting.
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Ireland's main Gaelic football championship trophy
Expressions with Sam
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personification of the United States government
Uncle Sam wants you to join the army.
book in the Old Testament about King David
We studied 2 Sam. in class.
island territory in the Pacific Ocean
My cousin lives in Am. Sam.
first book of Samuel in the Bible
Let's read 1 Sam. chapter 3 tonight.
wide belt with a shoulder strap worn by military officers
The captain adjusted his Sam Browne belt before the parade.
Origin of Sam
Hebrew, Shem (name)
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Examples of Sam in a sentence
Can Sam solve this puzzle on his own? The team celebrated with Sam after the victory. Sam is the most coveted prize in Gaelic football. Sam joined the team last summer. My cousin Sam is visiting us. Sam is a common surname in Cambodia.
The Sam family has a long history in the region.
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- French:Untel, Sam, ...
- German:Max, Sam, ...
- Italian:Sam, ...
- Spanish:Sam, ...
- Portuguese:João, Sam, ...
- Chinese:萨姆, 山姆杯, ...
- Japanese:サム, ...
- Arabic:سَامِي, سام, ...
- Hebrew:סַם, ...
- Russian:Сэм, ...
- Ukrainian:Сем, Сам, ...
- Hindi:सैम, ...
Definition of sam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
namesmale given name
- Sam is coming to the party tonight.
- Sam won the first prize in the competition.
- Everyone was excited to see Sam at the reunion.
Origin of sam
Hebrew, Shem (name)
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- Chinese:山姆, ...
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- Russian:Сэм, ...
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Definition of SAM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Software Asset ManagementTECH. system for tracking and managing software useTECH.
- Our company uses SAM to control software licenses.
2.
acr: Self-Assembled MonolayerTECH. thin layer of molecules formed by themselves on a surfaceTECH.
- The lab created a SAM on the gold surface.
3.
acr: shared appreciation mortgageTECH. loan where lender shares in property value increaseTECH.
- They chose a SAM to buy their first home.
Abbreviation
abr: surface-to-air missileTECH. missile designed to hit targets in the airTECH.
- The jet was hit by a SAM.
Examples of SAM in a sentence
The IT team relies on SAM for audits. A SAM can improve sensor performance. Researchers analyzed the SAM structure. A SAM can reduce monthly payments initially. Investors are interested in SAMs for potential gains. The radar detected an incoming SAM.
Pilots are trained to evade SAM threats.
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- French:gestion des actifs logiciels, MSA, ...
- German:SAM, partiarische Darlehen, ...
- Italian:Gestione delle Risorse Software, SAM, ...
- Spanish:SAM, hipoteca con participación en la revalorización, ...
- Portuguese:SAM, MSSA, ...
- Chinese:软件资产管理, 地对空导弹, ...
- Japanese:SAM, 地対空ミサイル, ...
- Arabic:إدارة أصول البرمجيات, صاروخ أَرْض-جَو, ...
- Hebrew:נִהוּל נִכְסֵי תּוֹכְנָה, טק"א, ...
- Russian:Управление программными активами, ЗУР, ...
- Ukrainian:SAM, зенітна ракета, ...
- Hindi:सॉफ़्टवेयर संपत्ति प्रबंधन, सतह-से-वायु मिसाइल, ...
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