GM

[[t]ʤi͟ː e̱m[/t]]

1) ADJ GM crops have had one or more genes changed, for example in order to make them resist pests better. GM food contains ingredients made from GM crops. GM is an abbreviation for `genetically modified'. [mainly BRIT]

Many of us may be eating food containing GM ingredients without realising it.

2) ADJ In Britain, GM schools receive money directly from the government rather than from a local authority. GM is an abbreviation for `grant-maintained'.

GM schools receive better funding than other state schools.