S meter

noun

An indicator used to measure the strength of the radio signal, often provided on communications receivers.

Meanings

nounS meter (plural S meters)

plural S meters

  1. An indicator used to measure the strength of the radio signal, often provided on communications receivers.

Origin

Short for "signal strength meter".

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S meter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/S%20meter

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