Definition of "SAM"

SAM

proper noun
1. (space science, NASA) Acronym of Sample Analysis at Mars. (a scientific instrument of the Mars Science Laboratory on board the Curiosity rover on Mars.)
noun
plural SAMs
1. (military) Initialism of surface-to-air missile.
2. (nanotechnology) Initialism of self-assembled monolayer.
3. (cardiology) Initialism of systolic anterior motion.
4. (programming) Initialism of single abstract method.
  Quotations
  A SAM conversion occurs when Java converts the SAM interface into functional code.
  2020, Barry Burd, John Paul Mueller, Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, page 213
5. (psychology) Initialism of split attraction model.
  Quotations
  The SAM is a way of deliberately de-coupling sex and romance.
  2022, Eris Young, Ace Voices: What it Means to Be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi or Grey-Ace‎, page 167
  Now before anyone can excuse me of making this up or saying that the SAM is just another “modern” (therefore “uselessly millennial”) invention, the idea of distinguishing orientations is actually a concept that can trace its origins further back in history.
  2023, Michele Kirichanskaya, Ace Notes: Tips and Tricks on Existing in an Allo World‎, page 94
  Not everyone who can or does experience these attractions differently uses or identifies with the SAM.
  2023, Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity‎, page 30
6. Initialism of shared appreciation mortgage.