ammeters
|am-me-ters|
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/ˈæmˌmiːtərz/
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/ˈæmˌmiːtəz/
(ammeter)
electric current measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammeter' originates from the combination of 'ampere' and 'meter', where 'ampere' is a unit of electric current and 'meter' is a device for measuring.
Historical Evolution
'ammeter' was formed by combining the word 'ampere' with 'meter' to create a term for a device that measures electric current.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device to measure electric current', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/17 13:37