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multimeter

US/ˈmʌl.ti.mi.tɚ/

noun

What it means

  1. An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.

    This meter is a 3½ digit digital multimeter that is rugged, reliable and convenient to use, while providing all of the accuracy and features needed for any application.

    2017 October 28, “DIGITAL MULTIMETER M-1000E”, in Elenco, page 4
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    A basic hands-on kit that introduces you to good soldering techniques while working on state-of-the-art printed circuit board circuits. You will learn the basics of digital multimeters and circuit troubleshooting.

    2018 January 28, “Toy Catalog”, in Elenco, number 38, page 52

    Synonyms: multitester, Avometer, VOM, voltohmmeter

In a sentence

This meter is a 3½ digit digital multimeter that is rugged, reliable and convenient to use, while providing all of the accuracy and features needed for any application.

2017 October 28, “DIGITAL MULTIMETER M-1000E”, in Elenco, page 4

Where it comes from

  1. Proto-Italic*moltos
  2. Latinmultus
  3. Latinmultī
  4. Middle Englishmulti-
  5. Englishmulti-
  6. Englishmultimeter

From multi- + -meter.

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