voltmeter

noun

volt·​me·​ter ˈvōlt-ˌmē-tər How to pronounce voltmeter (audio)
: an instrument (such as a galvanometer) for measuring in volts the differences in potential between different points of an electrical circuit

Examples of voltmeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bringing reliable power to a remote community The photovoltaic panels connect to a battery storage system, which consists of a 38.4-kWh battery bank of 16 200-amp batteries and a voltmeter. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2023 These are flanked by oil-pressure and water-temperature gauges on the left, and fuel level, voltmeter, and digital clock on the right. David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 16 May 2023 Correct dosages must be determined through trial and error, and that trusty voltmeter is in the water to alert the team to any discharges, should the animal not be completely asleep. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2021 One is for boost, one is a voltmeter, and the third is a sort of tachometer for the turbochargers. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2021 Test the wires with the voltmeter to triple-check voltage levels. Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 27 July 2020 When something did not work, Dad would pull out his voltmeter with confidence. Hillary Mullan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019 The pocket oscilloscope, the Raspberry Pi radio, the voice changer, the mini voltmeter, and an LED glove. Eric Johnson, Recode, 27 Aug. 2018 Use a test light or voltmeter to make sure the battery is alive; if not, hook it up to an external charger to ensure the brakes are in working order. Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Jan. 2017

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First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voltmeter was in 1869

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“Voltmeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voltmeter. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

voltmeter

noun
volt·​me·​ter ˈvōlt-ˌmēt-ər How to pronounce voltmeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring in volts the difference in potential between different points of an electrical circuit

Medical Definition

voltmeter

noun
volt·​me·​ter ˈvōlt-ˌmēt-ər How to pronounce voltmeter (audio)
: an instrument (as a galvanometer) for measuring in volts the differences of potential between different points of an electrical circuit

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