GM

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Also seen as: GMs · GMing · GMed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Metacentric height, a measure of a ship's static stability in roll.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

độ ổn định tĩnh của con tàu khi lăn

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Noun

Examples

The report notes that the minimum GM curves in the stability booklet were generated based on the minimum GM required to meet intact stability criteria in 46 CFR 170.170. However, for vessels required to meet both damage and intact stability requirements, such as El Faro, the higher of intact or dama

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To act as a game master or game moderator; to run a tabletop role-playing game.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều khiển trò chơi hoặc điều hành trò chơi trực tiếp

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “GM” mean?

Metacentric height, a measure of a ship's static stability in roll.

Is “GM” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.