What does a smaller standard error of the mean indicate about the sample mean?

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What does a smaller standard error of the mean indicate about the sample mean?
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A smaller SEM indicates that the sample mean is a more precise estimate of the true population mean. It suggests less variability in the sample means that could be obtained from different samples drawn from the same population.