amt
noun
an administrative division in Denmark.
amt
1 American
[amt, ahmt]
/ æmt, ɑmt /
noun
AMT
2
American
amt.
3
American
abbreviation
A.M.T.
4
American
abbreviation
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Associate in Mechanical Technology.
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Associate in Medical Technology.
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Master of Arts in Teaching.
amt
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of amt
< Danish < German; Old High German ambaht, ampacht (neuter) service, akin to ampacht (masculine) < Gallo-Latin ambactus servant; see embassy
Example Sentences
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Before making any move, in fact, you should consult a tax pro to figure out if the amt applies.
From Time Magazine Archive
“It is an amt, or province, in the south-eastern part of Norway.”
From Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark by Oliver Optic
The articles amounted in value to £311.18.1, old currency, and Richard Peabody gave his note for this amt.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by W. O. (William Odber) Raymond
But the word which is now represented by amt appears in its earliest Germanic form as ambaht, thus making plain its descent from the Celtic ambhactos.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
Translation: AMT will still be a non-issue for most people, but a larger group will be affected, especially those exercising Incentive Stock Options.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
But don’t look at the AMT in isolation, he says.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
But his position has come under heavy scrutiny during the course of the humbling Ashes series whitewash, with world champions Australia winning at Wembley, Hill Dickinson Stadium and AMT Headingley.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Proposed reforms would also significantly increasing the income level necessary to pay the AMT.
From Reuters ● Mar. 28, 2023
On the Crown-Prince's Marriage, three years ago, when the AMT or Government-District RUPPIN, with its incomings, was assigned to him for revenue, we heard withal of a residence getting ready.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10 by Thomas Carlyle
But as a matter of principle, giving everyone the same amt. of money regularly changes nothing bc the actual qty of goods available hasn't changed any.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2017
By acc’t sales $0 88 Cash p’d carpenter 25 By amt. experience gained 500 00 Sept.
From Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 by Various
July 22 Final pay and bounty to 18th of July, 1865 256.95 Total amt. rec'd for service for 2 yrs.
From An Artilleryman's Diary by Jenkins Lloyd Jones
But my scratchs don't really amt. to nothing Al and in a few days I will be like new.
From The Real Dope by Ring Lardner
Alternative minimum tax: Far fewer people are expected to be snared by it because so many of the old tax breaks that set off the so-called A.M.T. have been eliminated or reduced.
From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2019
Once taxpayers set off the A.M.T., their income is taxed at 28 percent, but they lose these deductions.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
High earners with savvy accountants could, however, work the math to accelerate income while qualifying for the A.M.T. this year to pay less in taxes than they might next year, Mr. Perry said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
Much information as to the origin of the Rājpūt clans has been obtained from inscriptions and worked up mainly by the late Mr. A.M.T.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala by R. V. (Robert Vane) Russell
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