ammeter

noun

am·​me·​ter ˈa-ˌmē-tər How to pronounce ammeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes

Examples of ammeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our car also had the optional folding rear seat and an instrument cluster (ammeter and oil pressure gauge—the pressure was a steady 60 psi). Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Its voltage controller also transfers a consistent stream of energy to your device, and a digital ammeter provides information about amperage for charging speed. Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 2 July 2020 Start hunting by putting your ammeter in series with the battery's ground circuit. Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017 Disconnect the battery's ground cable and wire the ammeter in series between the battery terminal and the cable. Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

am(pere) + -meter

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammeter was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Ammeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammeter. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ammeter

noun
am·​me·​ter ˈam-ˌēt-ər How to pronounce ammeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes

Medical Definition

ammeter

noun
am·​me·​ter ˈam-ˌēt-ər How to pronounce ammeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes compare milliammeter

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