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Definition of multimeter

multimeter

/ˈmʌl.tiˌmiː.tɚ/
mul · ti · me · ter
Plural:multimeters
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• noun

1

An electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions, typically voltage, current, and resistance, into a single unit.

Example

"The electrician used a digital multimeter to check if the wall outlet was receiving power before beginning the repairs."

2

A handheld or benchtop diagnostic device used by engineers and hobbyists to troubleshoot and verify electrical circuits and components.

Example

"She set her multimeter to the continuity setting to find the break in the copper wire."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century (circa 1920s) from the prefix 'multi-' (many) and 'meter' (measuring device), reflecting the instrument's capacity to measure multiple electrical properties in one unit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multimeter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multimeter
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