volt·me·ter (v lt m  t r)n. An instrument for measuring potential differences in volts. |
voltmeter [ˈvəʊltˌmiːtə]
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(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) (Engineering / Tools) an instrument for measuring potential difference or electromotive force
| voltmeter (vltmtr) An instrument used for measuring the difference in voltage between two points in an electric circuit. Voltmeters typically make use of an ammeter that measures current flow across a known resistance inside the voltmeter; direct-current voltages can then be determined by Ohm's law. Digital voltmeters employ A/D converters to provide the numerical value of the voltage displayed. Compare ohmmeter. |
voltmeter
an instrument for measuring the voltage of an electrical current.
See also: Instruments
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| Noun | 1. |  voltmeter - meter that measures the potential difference between two pointselectronic voltmeter - a voltmeter whose sensitivity is increased by amplification meter - any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity millivoltmeter - sensitive voltmeter that can measure voltage in millivolts |
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