multimeter
nounUK /ˈmʌltɪmiːtə/
US /ˈmʌltɪmiːtər/
A tool that checks how much electricity is in something.
Dad used a multimeter to see if the battery was still full of power.
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2. A device that measures several electrical quantities such as voltage, current, and resistance in one unit.
The electrician checked the outlet with a digital multimeter before starting repairs.
3. An instrument used by hobbyists to test batteries, wires, and small electronic parts.
He grabbed his multimeter to find out why the toy car would not turn on.
4. A measuring tool that combines the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter.
A good multimeter can switch between measuring volts, amps, and ohms.