Definitions

1. noun

A unit of area, equivalent to one thousandth of a square metre, used in the measurement of land in some countries.

“The plot of land was approximately 10 qm in size.”

2. initialism

Quantum Mechanics (a branch of physics that deals with the behaviour of matter and energy at the smallest scales).

“The lecture was about the principles of qm in quantum computing.”

3. acronym

Quality Management (a set of processes and practices used to ensure that an organization meets its quality goals).

“The company implemented a qm system to improve customer satisfaction.”

4. abbreviation

Quadrature Moment (a measure of the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object).

“The engineer calculated the qm of the new design.”