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  • amt
    amt
    noun
    an administrative division in Denmark.
  • AMT
    AMT
    alternative minimum tax.
  • amt.
    amt.
    abbreviation
    amount.
  • A.M.T.
    A.M.T.
    abbreviation
    Associate in Mechanical Technology.

amt

1 American  
[amt, ahmt] / æmt, ɑmt /

noun

  1. an administrative division in Denmark.


AMT 2 American  
  1. alternative minimum tax.


amt. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. amount.


A.M.T. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Associate in Mechanical Technology.

  2. Associate in Medical Technology.

  3. Master of Arts in Teaching.


amt British  

abbreviation

  1. amount

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of amt

< Danish < German; Old High German ambaht, ampacht (neuter) service, akin to ampacht (masculine) < Gallo-Latin ambactus servant; see embassy

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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

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 Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

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 Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

“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 Optic, Oliver

While AMT surprises tend to be expensive and sometimes avoidable with proper planning.

From MarketWatch Mar. 16, 2026

In 2010 the AMT addback was eliminated, and the exemption was raised to the greater of 100% of gains of up to $10 million or 10 times the cost basis.

From Barron's Dec. 28, 2025

But he has been selected by Shaun Wane and could feature against the Kangaroos at AMT Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.

From BBC Nov. 6, 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 Carlyle, Thomas

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

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 Jones, Jenkins Lloyd

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 Lardner, Ring

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

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

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

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

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 Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)

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