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Word

ADM

Phoneticsadm

Definition

n. Stands for Admiral. A high-ranking officer in the navy.

n. Abbreviation for Admiral. The standard military abbreviation for the rank of Admiral. When used as a title before a surname, it is typically capitalised.

Examples

“The message was signed by ADM Smith.”

“During the naval exercise, ADM Richardson oversaw the coordination of the entire fleet from the flagship.”

“The official correspondence from the Department of the Navy addressed the strategic shift as directed by ADM Miller, emphasizing the need for modernized coastal defenses.”

Examples

simple

“The message was signed by ADM Smith.”

contextual

“During the naval exercise, ADM Richardson oversaw the coordination of the entire fleet from the flagship.”

complex

“The official correspondence from the Department of the Navy addressed the strategic shift as directed by ADM Miller, emphasizing the need for modernized coastal defenses.”

Usage

Typically used as a title before a name or as a shorthand in military documentation.

Domains

MilitaryTravel

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C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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