EdM

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abbreviation

master of education

EDM

2 of 2

abbreviation or noun

ˌē-(ˌ)dē-ˈem

: electronic dance music

Electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in recent years …—

Anna Schumacher

There are countless places you can meet someone special that don't involve alcohol, dimly lit spaces, or EDM pulsing through the room.—

Christy Piña

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1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of EdM was in 1996

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“EdM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EdM. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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