ASTM meaning
What does ASTM mean?
If you want to know the ASTM meaning you should consider that this abbreviation can have several meanings depending on the context in which it is used, in this case this abbreviation can refer to:
- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc.
- Abstract Syntax Tree Metamodel
- American Society for Testing and management
- American Society for Testing and Materials
- American society for testing material
- American Society for Testing Materials
- Anaerobic Stabilization Thermophilic Mesophilic
- Average Size of Test Measurements
Analyzing the different meanings that ASTM can have, we can see that generally the 4 characters that make up the abbreviation are equal to the first letters of the words that make up the meanings indicated in the list.
Does ASTM always means the same?
No. The meaning of ASTM does not have to be exclusively one of those listed above, as this abbreviation may have different meanings that have not been included. In other words, the abbreviation ASTM may be used for other connotations not included in the list, since depending on the language or country where this abbreviation is used it may have another or other meanings.
Therefore, if you ask yourself "What does ASTM mean?" you are probably referring to any of the names indicated, although it may be a different meaning according on the context or the language in which the abbreviation is used.
What are the abbreviations used for?
Abbreviations are used to shorten the name of something that is composed of several words in order to save letters when it is written. In this case the shorthand ASTM serves to shorten any of the definitions mentioned above without losing the meaning. In other words, you can use this name in an abbreviated form and be understood simply without having to mention the full name.
Therefore, when using this abbreviation composed of 4 characters and starting with the letter A, the interlocutors will understand what means to without having to explain its meaning.
