noun
- Plural of multimeter; electronic instruments that measure electrical properties such as voltage, current, and resistance in circuits.
Usage: Commonly used in electronics, electrical engineering, and troubleshooting; Can be analog or digital
Examples
- Technicians use multimeters to test whether batteries are still functional.
- The electronics lab has several digital multimeters for student experiments.
- Before replacing the outlet, the electrician checked it with one of her multimeters.
- Many multimeters can measure both AC and DC voltage.
- The repair shop keeps multiple multimeters on hand for different diagnostic tasks.