amperemeter
|am-per-me-ter|
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/ˈæmpərˌmiːtər/
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/ˈæmpəˌmiːtə/
measuring electric current
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amperemeter' originates from the combination of 'ampere,' named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère, and 'meter,' from the Greek 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'amperemeter' evolved from the need to measure electric current, combining the unit of current 'ampere' with the measuring device 'meter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device to measure electric current,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure electric current in amperes.
The technician used an amperemeter to check the current flowing through the circuit.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 16:36