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Definition of oscilloscope

oscilloscope

/əˈsɪləˌskoʊp/
os · cil · lo · scope
Adverb:oscilloscopically
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Plural:oscilloscopes
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Adjective:oscilloscopic
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oscilloscope Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An electronic test instrument that graphically displays varying electrical voltages, usually as a two-dimensional plot of signal amplitude against time.

Example

"The electrical engineer used an oscilloscope to analyze the irregular waveform produced by the faulty power supply."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century, combining the Latin 'oscillare' (to swing) with the suffix '-scope' (from the Greek 'skopein', to look at or examine), reflecting its use in observing oscillating electrical currents.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oscilloscope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oscilloscope
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