# AMA

/ˌeɪˌɛˈmeɪ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ama
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. online Q&A session

noun · CEFR B2 · Informal

Stands for Ask Me Anything. An online interview where a person answers questions from the public in real time.

For teachers: Abbreviation for Ask Me Anything. An interactive Q&A session, popular on social media platforms like Reddit, where a notable person or professional answers crowdsourced questions.

- The famous astronaut is doing an AMA on Reddit this afternoon.
- The developer's AMA provided a rare opportunity for the community to query the technical decisions behind the latest software update.

### 2. against medical advice

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

Stands for Against Medical Advice. You use this when a patient decides to leave the hospital before the doctor says it is safe.

For teachers: Abbreviation for Against Medical Advice. A clinical status indicating that a patient has chosen to discharge themselves from a healthcare facility despite the contrary recommendation of their physician.

- The patient was frustrated with the wait and decided to leave AMA.
- The attending physician carefully documented the risks explained to the patient before they signed the AMA forms and left the ward.

Usage: Often used with the verb 'to sign' or 'to leave'.

### 4. boat part

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

the side float on a boat with more than one hull, like a trimaran, which helps keep it stable.

For teachers: the lateral float or outrigger hull of a multi-hulled vessel, such as a proa or trimaran, providing stability against capsizing.

- The sailor checked the ama for damage after the boat hit a floating log.
- To improve the vessel's performance in high winds, the designer increased the buoyancy of the ama to prevent it from submerging during fast tacks.

## Examples

- The author held an AMA after the book launch.
- The CEO hosted a live AMA to address employee concerns about the new policy.
- The viral AMA revealed the politician's candid views on healthcare reform, shifting public opinion ahead of the election.

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