noun
- an instrument used to measure electrical resistance in ohms
Usage: technical
Examples
- The electrician used an ohmmeter to test the circuit’s resistance.
- Before replacing the component, check its value with an ohmmeter.
- The ohmmeter reading indicated a short circuit in the wiring.
- Students learned to use an ohmmeter in their electronics lab.
- The technician’s ohmmeter showed the resistor was functioning properly.
- An ohmmeter is essential for troubleshooting electrical problems.