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WM is a widely used initialism that can refer to several distinct concepts across different domains. The following are among the most common meanings.

Windows Media refers to Microsoft’s multimedia framework and brand. Introduced in the late 1990s, Windows Media encompasses an array of audio and video technologies, formats, and software used for streaming and playback. Notable formats include Windows Media Audio (WMA) and Windows Media Video (WMV). The Windows Media ecosystem has evolved over time, with some components phased out or integrated into newer media technologies.

Waste Management, Inc. is a prominent American company in the environmental services sector. It provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services primarily for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Waste Management is a Fortune 500 company and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WM.

Weight management refers to the practice of maintaining a desired body weight through diet, physical activity, and behavioral strategies. It is commonly discussed in medical, fitness, and public health contexts and may involve goals related to weight loss, weight maintenance, or metabolic health.

Water management describes the planning, development, distribution, and governance of water resources. It includes irrigation, flood control, drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and watershed protection, with attention to sustainability, efficiency, and resilience to climate variability.

White matter is a term used in neuroscience to describe brain tissue rich in myelinated nerve fibers. It contrasts with gray matter and plays a key role in the transmission of neural signals across brain regions.

Window manager, in computing, is a component of a graphical user interface that controls the placement and appearance of application windows. It handles window decorations, stacking order, and user interactions, particularly in Unix-like and X Window System environments.