Noun
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multimeter (plural multimeters)
An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.
Synonyms: multitester, Avometer, VOM, voltohmmeter
A 5½ digit multimeter would display one "half digit" that could only display 0 or 1, followed by five digits taking all values from 0 to 9. citation Such a meter could show positive or negative values from 0 to 199,999. Source: Internet
A digital multimeter displays the quantity measured as a number, which eliminates parallax errors. Source: Internet
A digital multimeter samples the quantity being measured and then displays it. Source: Internet
A digital multimeter (top), a rack-mounted oscilloscope (center) and control panel Also the picture above shows the extent of the integration between Quality Assurance and calibration. Source: Internet
Alternating current sensing Since the basic indicator system in either an analog or digital meter responds to DC only, a multimeter includes an AC to DC conversion circuit for making alternating current measurements. Source: Internet
A multimeter can be assumed to be "average responding" to AC waveforms unless stated as being a "True RMS" type. Source: Internet