multimeter
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈmʌl.tɪˌmiː.tər/
- Specialized
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multímetro
- It is likely that you will also need a multimeter to do what is called a continuity test (any multimeter would do).
- a digital multimeter
That sounds a lot worse than it is, but basically it's kind of like ACNC multimeter.
- That sounds a lot worse than it is, but basically it's kind of like ACNC multimeter.
Examples
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Is any test equipment (e.g., computer, multimeter, oscilloscope) required for start-up or calibration?
Academic text (1990) -
I need my multimeter, some wires.
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And if I get my multimeter here, watch this.
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If you have the multimeter, proceed with troubleshooting.
Blog text (12) -
I set my multimeter to do sound, and when these two wires have continuity with each other, they beep.
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Students could then use a multimeter to measure the electrical output (voltage) of the fuel cell with and without a load and explain the results.
Academic text (2010) -
They build working circuits, learning how to use tools such as soldering irons, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
Academic text (2008) -
So the continuity test consists of attaching one of the multimeter leads to the end of a stripped wire, then touching the pins of the VGA connector with the other multimeter lead until you hear a beep (i.e., you closed the circuit) in order to identify which wire is which.
Blog text (1) -
To measure the voltage of the battery, use a digital multimeter connected to the terminals.
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The technician relied on his multimeter to assess the current flow in the circuit.
Synonyms
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4.1
A tool that measures the voltage between two points in an electric circuit
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9.2
A device that measures very small electric voltages without drawing current from the source
A device that measures voltage and shows numbers on a screen
A tool that measures how much electric current flows in a circuit
A tool that measures how much a part stops electric current
A device that measures very small electrical voltages in millivolts
An instrument that measures very small electric currents
How Capable
- Specialized
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3.9
- Specialized
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4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Multimeter comes from multi- meaning 'many' and meter meaning 'measure', the same meter you see in thermometer or speedometer. So a multimeter is a single tool that can 'measure' many electrical things like voltage, current, and resistance.