LMT

LMT is an acronym that can refer to several different terms, depending on the context. It is commonly used to denote Local Mean Time, an historical time standard used before the widespread adoption of standardized time zones. Local Mean Time refers to the mean solar time as measured at a particular longitude; in practice, it varied from place to place until standardized times were adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries.

In finance, LMT is the ticker symbol for Lockheed Martin Corporation, a major American aerospace, defense, and security company. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LMT, and it is commonly cited in investment and business reporting.

In firearms manufacturing, LMT stands for Lewis Machine & Tool Company, a United States manufacturer of firearms and components, known for AR-15/M16-style rifles and related accessories.

Other uses exist in technology and industry; as with many acronyms, the intended meaning of LMT relies on the surrounding context. In general, the term is not unique to a single field, so identifying the appropriate interpretation requires additional information about the subject area.