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Meter that measures the potential difference between two points
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voltmeter
Word definitions for voltmeter in dictionaries
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Voltmeter readings around IC2 should produce the following results, assuming that the negative lead of the voltmeter is connected to 0V. ▪ Calibration Select one amplifier for calibration and connect a voltmeter to the test point ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. meter that measures the potential difference between two points
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts. n. An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
instrument for measuring the difference of potentials in volts, 1882, from volt + meter (n.3).
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters move a pointer across a scale in proportion to the voltage of the circuit; digital voltmeters give a numerical display ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Voltmeter \Volt"me`ter\, n. [2d volt + -meter.] (elec.) An instrument for measuring in volts the differences of potential between different points of an electrical circuit.
Usage examples of voltmeter.
Now instrument-needles were moving all over the panel: oil pressure, vacuum gauge, ammeter, voltmeter, heading indicator, artificial horizon, navigation indicators.
The tiny voltmeters at each porthole all register the voltage as 'normal' for their porthole.
So in theory a computer, by comparing the pattern of voltages registered by the voltmeters at all the portholes, could calculate the pattern of obstacles around the fish.
Behind the workman scurried assistants, dashing about carrying stethoscopes and voltmeters and giant wrenches over a great scaffolding.