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What Does ORM Mean?

The Quick Answer

ORM means "Object Relational Mapping."

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In computer science, Object Relational Mapping (ORM) is a programming technique for converting data between incompatible systems.

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When I write ORM, I mean this:

"Object Relational Mapping"

Summary of Key Points

"Object Relational Mapping" is, by far, the most common meaning for ORM when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ORM
Definition:	Object Relational Mapping
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Specialists

Example of ORM Used in a Text

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