bom

Bom is a term that can refer to several unrelated concepts, depending on language and context. It is used as a word in some languages, and it also appears as an acronym or as a proper noun in various fields and places.

In computing and data processing, BOM is a common acronym, though it is often written in all caps. It stands for Byte Order Mark, a Unicode signature placed at the start of a text stream to indicate encoding and byte order. The presence or absence of a BOM can affect how software interprets a file, particularly for UTF-8, UTF-16, and other Unicode encodings.

In manufacturing and supply chain contexts, BOM stands for Bill of Materials. This document lists all raw materials, components, subassemblies, and instructions needed to manufacture a product. The BOM functions as a central reference for procurement, production planning, costing, and inventory management.

In Portuguese and other Romance-language contexts, bom is an adjective meaning good, as in phrases such as bom dia (good morning) or bom humor (good mood). As a proper noun, Bom can appear as a surname or as a place name in some regions, though such usage is less common and highly context-dependent.

Because Bom can denote different concepts across domains, disambiguation relies on capitalization, the domain of discussion, and surrounding text. If a specific meaning was intended, providing additional context helps tailor the article to that sense.