GSM

American

abbreviation

Digital Technology, Trademark.

Global System for Mobile Communications: an international standard for digital cellular communications.

GSM ¹ British

abbreviation

Global System for Mobile Communications

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gsm ² British

abbreviation

grams per square metre: the term used to specify the weight of paper

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Etymology

Origin of GSM

Originally an abbreviation of French Groupe Spécial Mobile “Special Mobile Group”

Example Sentences

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This makes it possible to use a satellite connection instead of terrestrial GSM networks, which guarantees coverage even in remote wilderness regions completely independent of local infrastructure.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

"The time for nerves is now gone," added GSM Stokes from Telford.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

The phone will be available starting Dec. 12 exclusively on Motorola.com as a GSM unlocked device; compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022

When blended, a tradition in the Rhône, the resulting wines often are referred to by their abbreviation — GSM.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

That'll take us to where 231 went on GSM.

From Attrition by Krenkel, Roy G.

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