Sam
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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?
placeholder
2.
cupUKIreland'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.
diminutive nickname
4.
nameRaresurname from Cantonese or KhmerRare
  • Mr. Sam will attend the meeting.
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Images of Sam

  • Sam: Ireland's main Gaelic football championship trophy
    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.
2 Sam.abbr.
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.
1 Sam.abbr.
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)

Terms with Sam included in their meaning

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politics
supporter of Sam Marcy's Marxist-Leninist ideas
SBFacr.
acr: Sam Bankman-Fried
person known for cryptocurrency business

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.

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  1. French:Untel, Sam, ...
  2. German:Max, Sam, ...
  3. Italian:Sam, ...
  4. Spanish:Sam, ...
  5. Portuguese:João, Sam, ...
  6. Chinese:萨姆, 山姆杯, ...
  7. Japanese:サム, ...
  8. Arabic:سَامِي, سام, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַם, ...
  10. Russian:Сэм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Сем, Сам, ...
  12. Hindi:सैम, ...
sam
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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.
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Origin of sam

Hebrew, Shem (name)

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  1. French:Sam, ...
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  4. Spanish:Sam, ...
  5. Portuguese:Sam, ...
  6. Chinese:山姆, ...
  7. Japanese:サム, ...
  8. Arabic:سام, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַם, ...
  10. Russian:Сэм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Сем, ...
  12. Hindi:सैम, ...
SAM
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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.
Software Asset Management
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.
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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.

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  1. French:gestion des actifs logiciels, MSA, ...
  2. German:SAM, partiarische Darlehen, ...
  3. Italian:Gestione delle Risorse Software, SAM, ...
  4. Spanish:SAM, hipoteca con participación en la revalorización, ...
  5. Portuguese:SAM, MSSA, ...
  6. Chinese:软件资产管理, 地对空导弹, ...
  7. Japanese:SAM, 地対空ミサイル, ...
  8. Arabic:إدارة أصول البرمجيات, صاروخ أَرْض-جَو, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִהוּל נִכְסֵי תּוֹכְנָה, טק"א, ...
  10. Russian:Управление программными активами, ЗУР, ...
  11. Ukrainian:SAM, зенітна ракета, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉफ़्टवेयर संपत्ति प्रबंधन, सतह-से-वायु मिसाइल, ...
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