Etymology

multimeter

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Today it means: An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter. Full definition →

English multi- ← Middle English multi- ← Latin multī
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  1. Proto-Italic*moltos
  2. Latinmultus
  3. Latinmultī
  4. Middle Englishmulti-
  5. Englishmulti-
  6. English todaymultimeter

From multi- + -meter.

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