electronic voltmeter
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈvoʊltˌmiːtər/
- Specialized
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voltímetro electrónico
- The electronic voltmeter allows for more accurate readings of small voltage changes in sensitive circuits.
Examples
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She compared the readings from a standard voltmeter and an electronic voltmeter during the experiment.
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I bought an electronic voltmeter for my electronics project.
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Modern laboratories often use an electronic voltmeter instead of traditional analog devices.
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The electronic voltmeter is essential for accurate measurements.
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In our physics lab, we rely on an electronic voltmeter to measure small voltage changes accurately.
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For her electronics class, she used an electronic voltmeter to test the voltage of various components.
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The technician preferred the electronic voltmeter because it could detect lower voltages than the older models.
Synonyms
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A tool that measures the voltage between two points in an electric circuit
A device that measures voltage and shows numbers on a screen
A device that measures very small electrical voltages in millivolts
How Sensitive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'electronic' specifies the technology of a 'voltmeter', so an electronic voltmeter is simply a voltmeter that uses electronic technology. This modifier-noun compound follows regular English word-formation patterns and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Electronic voltmeter combines electronic and voltmeter: voltmeter is a meter that 'measures' voltage, and electronic shows it uses small electronic circuits. Imagine a tiny amplifier inside that makes weak voltages 'louder' so the meter can read them, and that's why it means a voltmeter that is 'more sensitive' and gives 'more accurate' readings.