abbreviation
TMT
tee-em-TEE
TMT (abbreviation) means Technology, media and telecommunications, a sector grouping used in banking, consulting and equity research. Example: “She covers TMT deals for the investment bank.”
abbreviation
1
business Technology, media and telecommunications, a sector grouping used in banking, consulting and equity research.
"She covers TMT deals for the investment bank."
2
informal The Money Team, the promotional brand and entourage associated with boxer Floyd Mayweather.
"The whole entourage turned up in TMT caps."
3
technical Thirty Meter Telescope, a large astronomical telescope project planned for Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
"Protests over the TMT delayed construction for years."
How to use TMT
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: "too much talking", or the tech-media-telecom business sector.
When to use it
The texting sense is casual and mildly rude. The finance sense is entirely standard in professional writing.
Memory tip
If the surrounding text is about companies, deals or valuations, TMT is the sector. In a chat, it is a complaint.
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Common pairings
TMT sector
TMT analyst
TMT deals
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Etymology
An initialism with several unrelated expansions.
Frequently asked questions
What does TMT mean in a text message?
Most often "too much talking" — a blunt way of telling someone to get to the point. Some people also read it as "too much text", which amounts to the same complaint about length.
What does TMT stand for in finance?
Technology, media and telecommunications. It is a standard sector label used by banks and research firms to group companies whose businesses sit across software, telecoms networks and content.
What is the difference between TMT and TMI?
TMI means "too much information" and complains about content — usually something too personal or graphic. TMT complains about volume — you are simply saying too much.
What is the meaning of TMT?
"TMT" (abbreviation) means technology, media and telecommunications, a sector grouping used in banking, consulting and equity research.
