mul·tim·e·ter

[muhl-tim-i-ter]
noun Electricity.
a device consisting of one or more meters, as an ammeter and voltmeter, used to measure two or more electrical quantities in an electric circuit, as voltage, resistance, and current.
Also called circuit analyzer.


Origin:
1905–10; multi- + -meter

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multimeter (ˈmʌltɪˌmiːtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an electrical test instrument offering measurement of several values, usually voltage, current, and resistance

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Main Entry:  multimeter
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a piece of electronic test equipment that can measure things like voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance as it basically contains an ammeter, ohmmeter, and voltmeter
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multimeter   (mŭl-tĭm'ĭ-tər)  Pronunciation Key 
An electrical measuring device that combines an ammeter, an ohmmeter, a voltmeter, and occasionally other measurement or testing devices into one unit.
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Example sentences
Multimeter pH and specific conductivity readings are acceptable within five
  percent of calibration standard solutions.
Disconnect the solar panel from the circuit and switch the digital multimeter
  to measuring resistance.
Use the multimeter to check the charge on the battery, and the charging current
  supply to the battery.
Change the circuit and use the multimeter as voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter.
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