nm

¹ American  

1. nanometer; nanometers.

2. nautical mile.

3. nonmetallic.

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NM ² American  

abbreviation

1. New Mexico (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. Grammar. noun modifier.

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N.M. ³ American  

Or N. Mex.

abbreviation

1. New Mexico.

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nm ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. nautical mile

2. nanometre

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NM ² British  

abbreviation

1. New Mexico

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Usage

What else does nm mean? Nm is internet slang for not much or nevermind.

Example Sentences

The technique enabled clear detection of CMC layers just 10 nm thick and visualized structures spanning four orders of magnitude within a single image.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

The tubes measure about 230 nm in diameter and are made of 5 to 6 right-handed helical fibers that twist together.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2025

The team verified the optical performance and classification ability of the system, demonstrating its capability to perform HSI in the range of 490-1600 nm, enabling visible as well as NIR-HSI.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

Remarkably, their study has showcased a spatial resolution of sub-40 nm for proton imaging; this holds tremendous promise for advancing various fields, such as materials characterisation, medical imaging and scientific research.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

He hadn’t nm in the relay, and the left side of his jaw was purple and swollen.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley