First Known Use: 1882
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ammeter
noun am·me·ter \ˈa-ˌmē-tər\
Definition of AMMETER
: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes
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Origin of AMMETER
ampere + -meter
Rhymes with AMMETER
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AMMETER Defined for Kids
ammeter
noun am·me·ter \ˈam-ˌēt-ər\
Definition of AMMETER for Kids
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes
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ammeter
noun am·me·ter \ˈam-ˌēt-ər\
Medical Definition of AMMETER
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes—compare milliammeter
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