post meridiem
time period
Also known as: PM, p.m.
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12-hour clock
- In 12-hour clock
…referred to using pm, meaning post meridiem, or “after midday.” This nomenclature is based on the position of the Sun in relation to the meridian. In writing, periods can be added or omitted and lowercase letters can be replaced by their uppercase counterparts, resulting in “a.m.,” “am,” or “AM” and…
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What Do AM and PM Stand For?
- In What Do am and pm Stand For?
…in Latin, while pm means post meridiem, or “after midday.”
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