multimeter

/ˌmʌltiˈmiːtər/ /ˌmʌltɪˈmiːtər/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The electrician used a multimeter to check if the battery had enough voltage. "

Related Words

ammeter noun

/ˈæmiːtər/ /ˈæˌmiːtər/

A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

"The student used an ammeter to measure the current flowing through the circuit. "

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

voltmeter noun

/ˈvoʊltˌmiːtər/ /ˈvoʊltˌmɛtər/

An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.

"The student used a voltmeter to check the battery's voltage. "

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

combines noun

/ˈkɑm.baɪnz/ /kəmˈbaɪnz/

A combine harvester

"The farmer used a combine to harvest the wheat quickly. "

combined noun

/kəmˈbaɪnd/

An event in alpine skiing which combines runs on a downhill skiing course and a slalom course, for individual skiers.

"The combined at the Winter Olympics tests a skier's all-around skill, demanding both speed and technical agility. "

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

battery noun

/ˈbætəɹi/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"My laptop needs a new battery; it only lasts for a few hours now. "

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

electrician noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ /ˌilɛkˈtrɪʃən/

A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

"The electrician fixed the broken lights in our kitchen. "

ohmmeter noun

/ˈoʊˌmɪtər/ /ˈoʊmˌiːtər/

A portable device for measuring relatively small values of electrical resistance.

"The electrician used an ohmmeter to check if the heating element in the oven was broken. "