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ACM

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˌeɪˌsiˈɛm// acm

n. Stands for Association for Computing Machinery. A famous group for people who work with computers and technology. It helps experts share new ideas and research about how computers work.

n. Abbreviation for Association for Computing Machinery. The world's largest scientific and educational computing society. Often functions as a primary source for academic standards and peer-reviewed research in computer science.


SIMPLE

She joined the ACM to network with other software engineers.

CONTEXTUAL

The researcher published his findings on artificial intelligence in a prestigious ACM journal last month.

COMPLEX

Membership in the ACM provides professionals with access to a vast digital library of technical papers that have shaped the modern landscape of computational theory and practice.

Usage

Usually used with the definite article ('the ACM') when referring to the organization itself.

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