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An abbreviation for "trademark", used to mark an unregistered brand name or logo.
"The company added a small TM next to its new product name."
How to Use TM
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small mark placed after a name or logo to show the owner claims it as a trademark, even if not yet officially registered.
Common mistake
TM signals an unregistered trademark claim, while the circled R (®) means the trademark is officially registered.
Easily confused with
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The company added a small _____ next to its new product name.