multimeter
Noun
Meaning
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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
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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.
A digital multimeter displays the quantity measured as a number, which eliminates parallax errors.
A digital multimeter samples the quantity being measured and then displays it.
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.
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.
A multimeter can be assumed to be "average responding" to AC waveforms unless stated as being a "True RMS" type.