voltmeter

/ˌvoʊltˈmidər/
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Definitions of voltmeter
  1. noun
    meter that measures the potential difference between two points
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    types:
    electronic voltmeter
    a voltmeter whose sensitivity is increased by amplification
    millivoltmeter
    sensitive voltmeter that can measure voltage in millivolts
    digital voltmeter
    an electronic voltmeter that gives readings in digits
    type of:
    meter
    any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
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